Hidden for almost 2,000 years, a series of breathtaking paintings have been discovered in the ruins of Pompeii. The ancient Roman city was preserved in remarkable condition under the debris spewed out during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ACE 79.
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The remains of the city of Pompeii, which were first uncovered in the sixteenth century, have provided a wealth of archaeological insights since excavations first began in 1748. Frozen in time under volcanic ash, it has been considered to be a preserved snapshot of Roman life dating back to AD 79, when Mount Vesuvius erupted.
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Italy’s culture minister has announced plans for a new high-speed train linking the country’s capital to the archaeological site of Pompeii in an attempt to increase tourism to the UNESCO World Heritage Site which is located 14 miles southeast of Naples. The project is costing €35 million and will include the construction of a new train station next to the archaeological site, allowing visitors to reach the site easily from Rome and Rome’s Fiumicino Airport.
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Nearly two thousand years ago the eruption of Mount Vesuvius tragically engulfed the prosperous city of Pompeii and its inhabitants under volcanic ash. Archaeologists rediscovered the site in the 19th century, but it consequently suffered decades of neglect, flooding, and pillaging. After twenty years of intensive restoration, one of Pompeii’s most lavish homes officially reopened to visitors on Tuesday.
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Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old street stall adorned with painted gastronomical delights in Pompeii. Hidden under solidified volcanic ash since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the stall provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the ancient Pompeiian people.
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