The ancient City of Pompeii is only an hour away from the coastal city of Naples. It is simply incredible. Along with Herculaneum, and many villas in the surrounding area, it was mostly destroyed and buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
The eruption destroyed the city, and killed its inhabitants, burying everything under tons of ash. The city was lost for about one thousand five hundred years, until its initial rediscovery in 1599, and broader rediscovery almost 150 years later by Spanish engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre in 1748.
You can actually see Vesuvius from a distance, from wherever you walk around the city. It looks quite far. I believe it must have been a big explosion to make so much devastation.
These artefacts provide an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city during the Pax Romana. During the excavation, plaster was used to fill in the voids in the ash layers that once held human bodies. This allowed archaeologists to see the exact position the person was in, when he or she died.
Pompeii has been a tourist destination for over 250 years. Today it has UNESCO World Heritage Site status and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, with approximately 2.5 million visitors every year.
When I was walking around Pompeii it made me think about how beautiful this city was, before being destroyed by the volcano. It must been amazing to have lived here.
The Amphitheatre of Pompeii is the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre. Built around 70 BC, the current amphitheatre is the earliest Roman amphitheatre known to have been built of stone; previously, they had been built out of wood.
I had an incredible time here in Pompeii. It’s so big, and has so much to see that you could spend hours walking around the city. This is definitely a site to not to be missed on your travels to Italy!
Man stuff Like that gives me the chills its,so awesome
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A comprehensive visual survey of all the cultural treasures of Pompeii! Very impressive!
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Thanks a lot Peter! Your comments are always a pleasure to read.
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Thank you for this wonderful tale, both in pictures and words. You researched your history and made those words come alive among fantastic photos.
It came to mind how fragile and unpredictable life can be. Little did people of Pompeii know that that day the city and all living there would be destroyed.
Miriam
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That’s very true Miriam! Life is very unpredictable. We have to be grateful for what we have. Thanks for stopping by!
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Great place, beautiful photos.
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Thanks a lot!
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WOW! I cant wait to explore here one day. Some amazing photos.
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I’m sure you will. Thanks for taking your time to check my post!
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Thanks for the images. One day I’ll get there.
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You won’t be disappointed! Thank you.
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I loved Pompeii when I visited there a long time ago. I did not realise that it was so big. Something like 100,000 people had lived there and only part of it has been excavated.
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It is really big. I think it takes about seven hours to see everything.
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It’s sad to think of how much was lost and amazing to think of how much was preserved.
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It must have been devastating at the time. Thank you!
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Thank you so much for taking me to places I will never see! I love your photo’s!
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You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
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BEAUTIFUL PLACE
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Thank you!
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Thank you for this in-depth look at Pompei, ultimatetravel. I have never been here, but I have seen photos and heard of its greatness. But you really brought the ancient place to life here, and I appreciate it. Liked seeing Vesuvius, too.
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Thank you Jet Eliot for checking it out. I love you posts. You always take beautiful pictures.
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Pompei was a bit spooky when the sun started to set. It was some expeience though! Love your pics, they bring me back 🙂
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When I was there the sun was going down. I can imagine it being spooky. Thanks for taking your time to check my post!
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Nice pictures, It looks like a very interesting place.
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Very interesting! Thank you.
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Interesting read.
I am relatively new to blogging. Love it when I come across blogs and posts like that of yours.
Just 3 posts old here. I am working on a series of 5 and the 4th post is on the way here.Would be glad if you could drop by my blog.
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Thanks for stopping by!
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Ultimatetravel, thanks for following me! I haven’t figured out my blog yet…too busy living vicariously through everyone else’s terrific blogs. I love history so yours particularly attracted me. Thanks again, Steve
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My pleasure! Looking forward to your fist post.
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Nice post! This is a place most exciting to me for having the first and most intricate plumbing system.
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Very true! Thanks for taking your time, and write a comment.
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Oh wow it would be amazing to be there!
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Thanks Christy!
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Nice pics as always. Thanks for the like on mine… Considering staying away from the schizophrenia forum. Seems those people have given up hope
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Wow unbelievable. I saw the movie, it was great. Its even better when someone like you is traveling to show off these wonderful site’s.
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I saw the movie too, but I visited the site after watching it.. I really enjoyed visiting it. Thanks for stopping by!
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Your very welcome. Its always a pleasure to see your work.
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Sensacional!!!
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Muito obrigado Ana!
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Eu sempre ouvi a história…..mas ver…..tantas imagens……..eh simplesmente incrível!
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Uma história muito interessante. Você já viu o filme? Obrigado.
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Não mas agora quero ver…..me interessou…..
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Perfect pics!
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Thank you!
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Since I started studying Latin in middle school, it’s been one of my travel goals to visit Pompeii
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Pompeii is definitely an amazing place to visit. It ‘s like going back in time. Thanks for stopping by!
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Ohhhh my, my, my!!
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