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Hace 2 días · 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.
- History of Excavations
Pompeii - Excavations, Ruins, Archaeology: The ruins at...
- Ancient, Roman, Ruins
Nocera Inferiore, town and episcopal see, Campania regione,...
- Roman Villas, Bay of Naples
Excavations, begun in the 18th century, were recommenced in...
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Pompeii was an ancient city in southern Italy. In ad 79 a...
- History of Excavations
Hace 2 días · The ruins of Herculaneum, with (in the background) the town of Ercolano and Mount Vesuvius, Italy. (more) Herculaneum, ancient city of 4,000–5,000 inhabitants in Campania, Italy.
Hace 2 días · Information, top sights, tips, and itineraries for visiting the ruins at Herculaneum.
Hace 21 horas · An image of a sculpture resembling the Statue of Liberty shows a digital artwork by a Syrian artist and not a sculpture built using the ruins of a destroyed house, despite what posts online say.
Hace 4 días · Uruk is the type site for the Uruk period. Uruk played a leading role in the early urbanization of Sumer in the mid-4th millennium BC. By the final phase of the Uruk period around 3100 BC, the city may have had 40,000 residents, [2] with 80,000–90,000 people living in its environs, [3] making it the largest urban area in the world at the time.
Hace 21 horas · Archaeologists digging away at ash covering the ancient city of Pompeii have uncovered a room painted with a color rarely seen among the ruins. The space's walls were a stunning, bright blue with ...
Hace 1 día · Champion Mine in Painesdale, Michigan, is more than just an abandoned site—it’s a portal to the past. The ruins, though silent, speak volumes about the history, culture, and spirit of the people who once worked there. It’s a place where history and nature intertwine, creating a unique and unforgettable experience.
