About Pompeii

In the Campania region of southern Italy, close to the Bay of Naples coast, is the extensive archeological site of Pompeii. Pompeii was once a prosperous and advanced Roman city that was completely destroyed by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., burying the city under meters of ash and chalk. Excavated remnants of homes and streets can be freely explored by visitors at the conserved site.