Ancient pompeii

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Ancient pompeii. Get inspired and try out new things.
1k people searched this
·
Last updated 6d
Pinterest pin for history of Pompeii

Dive into the fascinating nutshell history of Pompeii! This ancient Roman city met a tragic fate when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., preserving its secrets in layers of ash. Rediscovered centuries later, Pompeii is a window into ancient Roman life, art, and architecture. Explore the rich heritage and captivating story of this archaeological marvel. Read on for a short history of Pompeii!

59
travel, travel guide, budget travel, travel abroad, travel guide, travel blog, travel blogger, travel tips, travel hacks, travel nomads, thrifty nomads, cheap travel, revenge tourism, tourism guide, tourist, budget tourist, tourist guide, female traveller, wanderlust, adventure, wanderer, travel for cheap, travel and work, travel lust, travel photography, travel quotes, italy, rome, pompeii

In the year 79 AD, the wealthy ancient Roman city of Pompeii was encased with six meters of volcanic ash when nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted. The result was the rapid and horrific death of the city’s residents, but also the miraculous preservation of a moment of Roman life, frozen in time. Protected from decay by ash, Pompeii now remains a window into how life looked like at one moment almost 2000 years ago. Click to learn more about visiting this UNESCO world heritage site.

124

Related interests

Ancient pompeii and more

Explore related boards