The Excavations of Pompeii

In the first century the Roman Empire contains many cities, but none in a more beautiful setting than the cities and towns lining the Bay of Naples. Among those is Pompeii, a lively town prospering in the shade of Mt. Vesuvius.

On the 24th of August, 79 A.D., volcanic ash spews from the mouth of the active volcano. Pompeii  disappears from the face of the earth. Gradually grass and vines cover the land where the town stood. The local people eventually forget even the name of the buried town.

In 1748 Pompeii is rediscovered, almost intact after 1700 years.  After more that two centuries the excavation of Pompeii still goes on. To date, about three-fourths of the ancient town has been excavated.

Pompeii affords researchers and visitors a wonderfully intricate view of ancient Roman life. Although a quarter of it remains unexcavated, archaeologists have discovered a wealth of information about everyday life in Roman times. The remarkable preservations of the commercial buildings, the homes, the art, the architecture and even the people themselves, present the modern world with an unprecedented and unparalleled look at the details of an ancient Roman town. The charm of these ancient ruins make Pompeii the most visited archeological site in the world.

External Links:

• Excavations of Pompeii Official Web Site
• Unesco World Heritage: Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata

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