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Pompeii was an ancient city located near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii and Herculaneum, along with other villas in the surrounding area were buried with 13-20 ft. of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
The ruins at Pompeii were first discovered in 1594 and the excavations started to discover traces of buildings, inscriptions and coins. In the late 16th century a systematic excavation began at both sites.
Preserved under the ash was an ancient city, frozen in the moment it was buried. It was a wealthy city, enjoying fine public buildings and luxurious private houses with lavish decorations, furnishings and works of art. Wooden objects and human bodies were entombed in the ash leaving voids which archeologists found could be used as moulds to make plaster casts of unique and often gruesome figures in their final moments of life.
Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular attractions. in Italy.
Let’s talk & discuss…….
- Look at a wall close to you. How high is 13-20 ft ?
- Are active volcanos a concern of today ?