Pompeii (/ pɒmˈpeɪ (i)/ ⓘ pom-PAY (-ee); Latin: [pɔmˈpei̯.iː]) was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy. Along with Herculaneum, …

3 days ago · 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 …

Nov 3, 2025 · Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola

Aug 27, 2010 · Pompeii, a flourishing resort city south of ancient Rome, was nestled along the coast of Italy in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano. Its most famous eruption …

Mar 21, 2018 · Pompeii was a large Roman town in Campania, Italy which was buried in volcanic ash following the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE. Excavated in the 19th-20th century, its …

1 day ago · Clues from a digital reconstruction of a lavish ancient home are changing how researchers understand Pompeii’s elite.

Feb 11, 2025 · Plan your visit to Pompeii, Europe's most compelling archaeological site, with this guide to tickets, things to see and what to be aware of before you go.

Pompeii, an ancient city located near modern Naples in Italy, offers a unique glimpse into the life of a Roman city frozen in time. Its history is marked by a series of significant events and …

Pompeii, once a bustling Roman city, was abruptly frozen in time in the year AD 79 by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Rediscovered in the 18th century, it has since become an …

1 day ago · Digital reconstructions reveal lost Pompeii towers above elite villas, offering new insight into Roman urban life before the eruption.