The Archaeological Excavations of Pompeii
Pompeii: UNESCO World Heritage Site. An ancient city that has lived twice, struck by the fatal power of a volcano and re-emerged after 17 centuries, the only example of a fully preserved Roman city. The largest archaeological site in the world, visited by thousands of people every day. It is Pompeii, unrepeatable and wonderful. And it is thanks to its excavations that the history of archeology and its protection originated. Two days, 24 and 25, was 79 AD. and a violent eruption of Vesuvius buried the city of lapilli and ash. Houses, noble villas, the forum, theaters, gyms and spas were submerged by millions of cubic meters of volcanic ash. The city no longer existed.
“Of all the disasters that have befallen the world, none have caused so much joy to the following generations. I don’t know anything more interesting ”. So Goethe spoke of Pompeii. A city that, thanks to that frightening eruption, has handed down a magnificent testimony of antiquity.
Visit the city in the best possible way by participating in an Archaeological Excavations of Pompeii Guided Tour. Here, thanks to a local tour guide, you will be able to retrace the history of this centuries-old city, its birth and subsequent development, its excavations and their meeting in 1750. Just as in Pompeii, let’s not forget to mention its other city to which I touch the same fate, even if slightly different, Herculaneum and Stabia. All united by the same fate that has blocked them in time. Are you ready for this journey back in time?
What to see in Pompeii
Known for its charm and for its famous eruption, Pompeii offers the visitor a real Roman city in its entirety, urban structure and building. Here are some of the major attractions:
- Pompeii Amphitheater, the large Roman Arena used for music, poetry and dance performances;
- Causa del Fauno, the largest house in the entire archaeological park, which owes its name not to the central statue representing a faun;
- Luoanare, the so-called village brothel;
- Civil Forum of Pompeii, the main square, the fulcrum of the entire city;
- Temple of Apollo, one of the oldest temples in the city;
- The Big Theatre;
- The Temple of Jupiter.
The attractions to visit within the city of Pompeii are many and varied. A great vastness of temples, squares, patrician houses, shops, and then streets, basilicas, spas and theaters enrich the city and complete it, giving a secular aspect to anyone who has the pleasure of visiting it
Things to know about Pompeii
Pompeii is not a ghost town, everything it has to offer speaks of life, a life of 2000 years ago with men and women who walked, laughed and joked, entered taverns, shops, houses, a normal life in a city normal. All this before living his last day. Imagine with the fantasy of reviving the streets, the buildings that are empty today, the walls that are colored and take shape, imagine walking the night streets of ancient Pompeii. Breathe in its atmosphere and you will almost seem to hear the voices, the cackles, the running water of the fountains, the sounds of animals and the screams of children. The eruption of Pompeii was one of the most devastating in all of history with an energy comparable today to 50,000 atomic bombs. Completely abandoned, it was only in 1700 that Pompeii and Herculaneum returned to light, offering one of the most extraordinary discoveries of all time, thanks to two centuries of interminable work.
Pompeii, the liveliest of the dead cities.
