POMPEII (Villas - Theaters - Temples)

Private homes - Public buildings

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city located in the Italian region of Campania, near the modern city of Naples. Founded in the 6th century BC by the Oscans, an ancient Italic people, Pompeii became an important city during the Roman period.

Once inhabited by more than ten thousand people with its temples, buildings, villas and theatres, Pompeii boasts the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site, starting from 1997.

The city prospered due to its strategic position along trade routes and the fertility of the surrounding land. Pompeii's wealth was evident in its well-paved streets, shops, temples, theaters and luxurious residences.

However, Pompeii's prosperous life was abruptly interrupted in 79 AD when Vesuvius, the volcano that rose above the city, erupted violently. Volcanic ash and lapilli buried the city, killing most of its inhabitants and preserving the city and its inhabitants for centuries to come.

The accidental discovery of Pompeii in 1748 allowed archaeologists to study Roman daily life and architecture in detail. The cobbled streets, public buildings, private homes, and everyday objects that were preserved under volcanic ash provide an important window into the Roman world. Today, Pompeii is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year eager to immerse themselves in ancient history.