๐๏ธ Nuceria-Pompeii
Archaeological site of a Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE
๐ Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997
- Buried by volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius on 24 August 79 CE
- Rediscovered in 1748; excavations ongoing
- Located near Naples in Campania, southern Italy
Pompeii stands as one of the world's most significant archaeological sites, preserving a Roman city frozen in time ...