The city of Pompeii is a partially destroyed and buried Roman town-city under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and much of this has been removed during the last 200 years to reveal all the details of their everyday life. Twenty thousand people lived in this provincial town, of which 2,000 died in the horrifying eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Pompeii was under the ash for nearly 1700 years before its rediscovery in 1748. Because the eruption was in the early morning, it caused time came to a stop. The excavation has provided extremely details into the life of the ancient Pax Romana. Pompeii is part of the Vesuvius National Park and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. Today, Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy, with approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.
Pompeii was a haven for many wealthy Romans, and the abundance of artifacts that remains holds a certain fascination for us today. The mosaic floors and the brilliant frescoes shine forth in all their undiminished glory. The theatres and the luxurious villas, even plaster casts of the locals at the moment of asphyxiation, are there for our inspection. It is hard to believe that almost 1700 years ago the Romans were living in houses and apartments of a type that we wouldn't mind living in today.
A visit of Pompeii involves walking over uneven surfaces and cobblestone; comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bringing a bottle of water is essential.
Pompeii was under the ash for nearly 1700 years before its rediscovery in 1748. Because the eruption was in the early morning, it caused time came to a stop. The excavation has provided extremely details into the life of the ancient Pax Romana. Pompeii is part of the Vesuvius National Park and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. Today, Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy, with approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.
Pompeii was a haven for many wealthy Romans, and the abundance of artifacts that remains holds a certain fascination for us today. The mosaic floors and the brilliant frescoes shine forth in all their undiminished glory. The theatres and the luxurious villas, even plaster casts of the locals at the moment of asphyxiation, are there for our inspection. It is hard to believe that almost 1700 years ago the Romans were living in houses and apartments of a type that we wouldn't mind living in today.
A visit of Pompeii involves walking over uneven surfaces and cobblestone; comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bringing a bottle of water is essential.
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