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1. www.britannica.com › place › PompeiiPompeii | History, Volcano, Map, Population, Ruins, & Facts

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   Jul 1, 2024 · 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.

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2. www.britannica.com › place › PompeiiPompeii - Excavations, Ruins, Archaeology | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Pompeii - Excavations, Ruins, Archaeology: The ruins at Pompeii were first discovered late in the 16th century by the architect Domenico Fontana. Herculaneum was discovered in 1709, and systematic excavation began there in 1738.

   • Author: Wilhelmina Feemster Jashemski

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4. www.visitpompeiivesuvius.com › en › eVisit Pompeii - Tips & Tours for Visiting the Ruins

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   3 days ago · Learn about the history and attractions of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Find out how to skip the line, explore the site, and visit the crater of the volcano.

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5. www.thecollector.com › pompeii-archeological-sitePompeii: Frozen in Time or an Ever-Evolving Landscape?

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   3 days ago · Pompeii is known as the “city frozen in time.”. This memorable name has caught the public’s imagination but it does overlook many aspects of Pompeii’s ever-evolving landscape. With constant restoration works and new exhibitions, Pompeii has not only been shaped by its ancient past but also by the people who interact with the site today.

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7. www.nbcnews.com › news › worldRare and expensive blue shrine unearthed in Pompeii after ...

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   Jun 12, 2024 · POMPEII, Italy — Buried and unseen for nearly 2,000 years, a sacred room has been unearthed at Pompeii with painted blue walls, a rare and expensive color in the Roman city.

8. www.britannica.com › place › PompeiiPompeii - Archaeology, Roman, Ruins | Britannica

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Pompeii - Archaeology, Roman, Ruins: The discoveries at Pompeii and other sites buried by the Vesuvian eruption had a profound influence on European taste. News of the excavations kindled a wave of enthusiasm for antiquity that spread throughout Europe.

9. www.thecollector.com › why-is-pompeii-so-importantWhy Is Pompeii So Important? - TheCollector

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Pompeii is now one of the most famous ancient cities known to man, but it was not always that way. This article explores why the city is still so important today. On the Bay of Naples in 79 CE, the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii and the many towns, villages, and villas surrounding it.