"The ancient city - POMPEI" Pompeii by ruki

Pompeii Travel Guide: 980 reviews and 2,702 photos

When you come to visit Pompeii it is recommended to go on spring or in autumn, because the heat. This ancient city is adorable and there are lot of to see. I was suppressed how it is saved after Vesuvius eruptions. The city provide some of the most valuable evidence of the past which has been handed down to us.
Today all we can see of Pompeii are ruins. But the ruins tell us many things about the ancient world. The disaster that destroyed the city of Pompeii in 79 AD preserved forever a treasury of the past. Careful excavation and exploration of the ruins continues to add to our knowledge of ancient Roman times.

On August 23, 79 AD, Pompeii looked like any other busy, prosperous city. People were moving about, trading goods, news, and friendly talk.

Three days later, on August 26, all of these sounds had fallen silent, and the place itself had vanished. Almost nothing was seen of Pompeii for more than 1500 years. Now, more than 1900 years later, we are learning more and more about the last days of Pompeii.

Last visit to Pompeii: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Sep 10, 2005
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Jerelis Mar 21, 2007 at 4:40 PM

Pompeii looks amazing. So much history! Thanx for sharing.
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Redang Oct 28, 2006 at 12:49 AM

Good page!
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deecat Mar 21, 2006 at 9:49 AM

I loved seeing Pompeii and I also loved reading your fine insights. Grand photos.
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Marisola Feb 13, 2006 at 8:51 AM

Pompeii is a very interesting story. I just went to an exhibit in Chicago!
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BarryAir Aug 9, 2005 at 10:58 PM

Looks like the weather was better for you than when I was there....Barry in Louisiana