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
Jan 1, 2025 · 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.
Pompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum | HISTORY
Aug 27, 2010 · 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...
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex …
1 day ago · ROME (AP) — Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure -- a private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago, decorated with sumptuous mosaics and equipped with a series of hot, warm and cold rooms in the manner of a spa. “We have here perhaps the largest thermal complex in a private house in Pompeii,” said Gabriel …
What Was Life Like in Pompeii Before Mount Vesuvius Erupted …
1 day ago · Today, Pompeii is famous for being the site of a natural disaster—the deadly 79 C.E. eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which left the ancient city frozen in time.
Pompeii: Archaeologists find lavish thermal spa - CNN
1 day ago · The Pompeii spa, which could accommodate 30 people, features a hot room, a warm room and cold room for cooling off, as well as a changing room with benches, according to the release.
Pompeii - World History Encyclopedia
Mar 21, 2018 · 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.
Homepage - Pompeii Sites Official Pompeii Archaeological Site
Dec 11, 2018 · Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola
The Lost City of Pompeii - National Geographic Kids
Nearly 2,000 years ago, Pompeii was a bustling city located in what is now southern Italy. But in the summer of A.D. 79, the nearby Mount Vesuvius volcano erupted. It spewed smoke and toxic gas...
Pompeii: The Immortal Roman City
Step back in time with a guided tour of Pompeii’s world-famous ruins, where expert insights bring the ancient city to life. Enjoy skip-the-line access to explore Pompeii’s highlights, including ancient streets, temples, shops, homes, and the stunning thermal baths.
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