Pompeii Archaeological Park

Pompeii Archaeological Park is one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites, offering an extraordinary view of daily life in an ancient Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

History

• Founded: Around the 7th–6th century BC.
• Became a wealthy Roman city with villas, temples, theaters, shops, and public baths.
• 79 AD: Buried under volcanic ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
• Rediscovered in the 16th century, with major excavations beginning in the 18th century.