- Pompeii - Wikipedia
Pompeii ( pɒmˈpeɪ (i) ⓘ pom-PAY (-ee); Latin: [pɔmˈpei̯ iː]) was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy Along with Herculaneum, Stabiae, and many surrounding villas, the city was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD
- Pompeii | History, Volcano, Map, Population, Ruins, Facts | Britannica
Pompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, that was destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE The circumstances of its destruction preserved Pompeii’s remains as a unique document of Greco-Roman life Learn more about Pompeii, including its history and excavations
- Homepage - Pompeii Sites Official Pompeii Archaeological Site
Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola
- Pompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius Herculaneum | HISTORY
Pompeii, a flourishing resort city south of ancient Rome, was nestled along the coast of Italy in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano Its most famous eruption took place in the year
- Pompeii - World History Encyclopedia
Pompeii was a large Roman town in Campania, Italy which was buried in volcanic ash following the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 CE Excavated in the 19th-20th century, its excellent state of preservation gives an invaluable insight into Roman everyday life
- A first-time guide to Pompeii, Italy - Lonely Planet
Plan your visit to Pompeii, Europe's most compelling archaeological site, with this guide to tickets, things to see and what to be aware of before you go
- How to Visit Pompeii: First-Timers Guide Essential Tips
Discover how to visit Pompeii with insider tips from my several return visits to the site This complete guide shares secret spots, practical advice, and local insights to help you experience this remarkable Roman city beyond the typical tourist trail
- History of Pompeii: A Comprehensive Guide to the Lost City of the . . .
Pompeii, once a bustling Roman city, was abruptly frozen in time in the year AD 79 by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius Rediscovered in the 18th century, it has since become an evocative and invaluable archaeological site, capturing the imaginations of artists, scholars, and tourists for centuries
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