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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StabiaeStabiae - Wikipedia

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   Stabiae was a city in southern Italy that was buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It is famous for its well-preserved Roman villas, which showcase the artistic and architectural achievements of the elite.

2. pompeiisites.org › en › stabiaeStabiae - Pompeii Sites

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   Stabiae was a prosperous city in ancient times, with many luxurious villas on the Varano hill. Learn about the history, architecture and frescoes of Villa Arianna, Villa San Marco and other excavated sites.

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4. pompeiisites.org › enHomepage - Pompeii Sites Official Pompeii Archaeological Site

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   Dec 11, 2018 · INFOPOINT: +39 081 8575 347. Open buildings and their opening hours : see the list … read more. From 1st April from 6.00 pm reduced access in some domus. VISIT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF POMPEII SAFELY. Full details regarding access … read more. It is possible to access the sites only with small bags (30x30x15 cm max.)

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5. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › ancient-romesAncient Rome’s Forgotten Paradise - Smithsonian Magazine

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   Jun 30, 2007 · Stabiae was a seaside resort for the Roman elite before Mount Vesuvius buried it in A.D. 79. Learn about its history, excavations and restoration in this article and see stunning photos of its villas and frescoes.

   • Author: Dina Modianot-Fox

6. www.britannica.com › place › StabiaeStabiae | Roman villas, Bay of Naples | Britannica

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   Stabiae was a Roman town on the coast of the Bay of Naples, destroyed by Vesuvius in ad 79. Learn about its history, culture, and archaeological discoveries from Britannica's editors.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

7. www.worldhistory.org › article › 1552A Visitor's Guide to Oplontis, Stabiae & Boscoreale

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   May 19, 2020 · Explore the opulent villas of Oplontis, Stabiae and Boscoreale, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. Learn about their history, architecture, frescoes and gardens in this visitor's guide.

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   Where is Stabiae located?

   • Stabiae, ancient town of Campania, Italy, on the coast at the eastern end of the Bay of Naples. It was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ad 79. The modern city on the site is Castellammare di Stabia. Stabiae is part of the collective Torre Annunziata World Heritage site, designated by UNESCO in 1997.

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   What is Stabiae famous for?

   • Stabiae is most famous for the Roman villas found near the ancient city which are regarded as some of the most stunning architectural and artistic remains from any Roman villas. They are the largest concentration of excellently preserved, enormous, elite seaside villas known in the Roman world.

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   Where was ancient Stabiae located?

   • Located farther down the coast at the southern end of the Pompeian plain, ancient Stabiae (modern Castellammare di Stabia), was a small port with numerous luxurious villas.

   A Visitor's Guide to Oplontis, Stabiae & Boscoreale

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   What is'restoring ancient Stabiae'?

   • Today, an ambitious Italian-American foundation project called 'Restoring Ancient Stabiae', has been excavating the rest of the town and its villas. The project is working on transforming the site into a large archaeological park.

   A Visitor's Guide to Oplontis, Stabiae & Boscoreale

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   Was Stabiae a fortified city?

   • The location of the early city of Stabiae is still to be identified but it was most probably a fortified town of some importance, since when conflict with the Romans reached a head during the Social War (91–88 BC), the Roman general Sulla did not simply occupy the town on 30 April 89 BC but destroyed it.

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   Where was Stabiae buried?

   • Stabiae (Latin: [ˈstabɪ.ae̯]) was an ancient city situated near the modern town of Castellammare di Stabia and approximately 4.5 km southwest of Pompeii. Like Pompeii, and being only 16 km (9.9 mi) from Mount Vesuvius, it was largely buried by tephra ash in the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, in this case at a shallower depth of up to 5 m.

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9. pompeiisites.org › en › stabiaeHistory of the excavation - Pompeii Sites

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   History of the excavation. The excavations in Stabiae begun on 7th June 1749 by order of Charles III of Spain (House of Bourbon). An urban structure on the Varano plateau was excavated, revealing shops, streets, and six residential villas. As was the custom at that time, the excavation involved the digging of a series of small tunnels ...