Heculaneum villa view

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Roman History; Herculaneum; Italy; Bay Of Naples; Roman Commuter Town; Pompeii Suburb; Excavation Miracle; Vesuvius; Volcanic Eruption Damage; Pyroclastic Flow Damage; Roman Culture; Roman Architecture; Archaeology; Tourist Attraction; Roman Gardens As Growing On Eruption Day

Located at the northwestern foot of Vesuvius, Herculaneum was destroyed, together with Pompeii and Stabiae, by the eruption of ad 79. It was buried under a mass of tufa about 50 to 60 ft (15 to 18 m) deep, which made excavation difficult but preserved many fragile items. Excavation began in the 18th century and uncovered numerous artifacts, including paintings and furniture. Later work uncovered the palaestra (sports ground) and a vast central swimming pool.

Nigel Cummings

Nigel Cummings

2010-01-24

Roman Italy

Architecture

Ancient

Outdoor

Without people

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