Pompeii
Pompeii is an ancient Roman city near modern Naples, remarkably preserved after being buried by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Frozen in a single catastrophic moment nearly two thousand years ago, this ancient Roman city was preserved in extraordinary detail beneath layers of volcanic ash, offering an unmatched window into everyday Roman life.
Buried by Vesuvius
Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash and pumice following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, an event that killed thousands of residents but remarkably preserved the city itself.
An Extraordinary Window Into Roman Life
The ash preserved buildings, artwork, and everyday objects in extraordinary detail, providing historians an unmatched window into daily Roman life nearly two thousand years ago.
Rediscovery and Excavation
Pompeii was rediscovered in the 18th century and has undergone extensive archaeological excavation since, revealing remarkably preserved streets, homes, and even plaster casts of victims caught in the disaster.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pompeii is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains one of the most visited and significant archaeological sites in the world, continuing to yield new discoveries.
