Pompeii (site)

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern-day Naples, Italy, famously preserved by volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The eruption buried the city, covering it in layers of ash, which helped preserve its buildings, artifacts, and the remains of its inhabitants. This extraordinary preservation allows us to understand daily life in ancient Rome, including art, architecture, and social structures. Rediscovered in the 18th century, Pompeii is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major archaeological site that attracts millions of visitors each year, offering insight into a lost civilization.