Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii
March 4, 2025
The ancient city of Pompeii, near Naples in southern Italy, is known for its Roman ruins but was built upon a much older city that had been in use for centuries. In 79 C.E., a cataclysmic eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius covered the entire city in 13 to 20 feet of volcanic ash and pumice. It was a wealthy town, home to between 10,000 and 20,000 residents at the time it was destroyed.
Pompeii offers a unique snapshot of Roman life that appears frozen in place at the moment it was buried, preserving a complete city’s architecture, artwork, and infrastructure. Excavations continue today at the Archaeology Park of Pompeii, where visitors can explore the ancient ruins.
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