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πŸ›οΈ Nuceria-Nola

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πŸ›οΈ Nuceria-Nola
Vesuvian site of a Roman town buried and preserved by volcanic ash


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 22:00
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Roman town destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE
  • Located in Campania in southern Italy, near Naples
  • Partially excavated; retains significant buried remains
  • Not a UNESCO World Heritage site, but part of the Vesuvian archaeological zone

Nuceria-Nola represents one of the lesser-known Roman settlements buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE ...

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