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AD79 - Year of Destruction
 Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae, Oplontis and Boscoreale were lost to the world in late August AD79 to lie hidden for almost 1800 years, a time capsule of Roman life in the first century AD.This website provides details on:
LocationThe excavations at Pompeii are located just to the west of present day Pompei, while Herculaneum is situated in the modern town of Ercolano. These sites have excellent connections both by rail and road with Naples, Sorrento and other nearby towns. The Roman sites at Stabiae, Oplontis and Boscoreale can be located by use of the map below and are also within easy reach. As the map shows, Vesuvius looms large over all these towns.,, |
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Screen ResolutionThis site has been optimised to be viewed with Firefox at a resolution of 1024 x 768. Other resolutions have been tested and should be fine, although the pictures will be distorted if the horizontal to vertical ratio varies from the optimum. If the layout looks 'odd', please let us know and we'll check it out. Latest NewsRoman Throne (solium) found in Herculaneum Dig...... .....................................................December 5, 2007  he remains of a Roman throne have been found in the ruins of Herculaneum. The remains were found buried 25m (82ft) below ground, near the Villa dei Papyri. (BBC News in Pictures). Excavations at the Villa of the Papyri to Resume ..................................................................October 24, 2007  rcheologists have resumed their search for a library of Greek and Latin masterpieces thought to lie under volcanic rock at the ancient Roman site of Herculaneum.(Richard Owen, The Times). Painted Roman Sculpture Found ..................................................................................................March 25, 2006 he head of a female warrior was retrieved this week from the debris of a collapsed escarpment at Herculaneum, the seaside resort for the rich and powerful of ancient Rome that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 (Richard Owen, The Times). Rare Pompeii Silver Unveiled .............................................................................................................July 19, 2005 magnificent 20-piece Roman silver dinner service was displayed publicly for the first time since its owners fled the eruption of AD79. Discovered in a wicker basket five years ago, it is now restored and will be displayed in the National Archeological Museum of Naples in 2006. (David Willey, BBC News). Battle for the Books of Herculaneum ...............................................................................................May 22, 2005 he popular author, Robert Harris, joins academics in the controversy over whether to resume excavations at the Villa of the Papyri or to leave the site for future generations to explore.(Peter Popham, Sunday Independent). Millionaire to Fund Digs at Herculaneum ...............................................................................February 13, 2005 philanthropist, David W Packard, has offered to fund excavations at the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum or to support conservation work, 'if the proper circumstances develop'.(Nick Fielding, Sunday Times). ---ooo--- Not sure what's where? Check out our AD79 Wiki Sitemap New to Wikis? Learn how they work |
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AD79
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| Anonymous | If you've only got a day... | 2 | Apr 29 2008, 9:36 AM EDT by Anonymous | |
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Thread started: Apr 27 2008, 1:18 PM EDT
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I'm going to be on a cruise that docks in Naples - if I had to choose one site to visit, which would you recommend - Pompeii or Herculaneum?
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| Anonymous | Visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum from Sorrento | 2 | Apr 27 2008, 10:03 AM EDT by Anonymous | |
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Thread started: Apr 27 2008, 9:41 AM EDT
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I am going on holiday to Sorrento in the near future. Is it possible to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum on my own or do I need to go on an organised tour?
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| clemio | What more would you like to see on the site? | 5 | Apr 26 2008, 3:14 PM EDT by meggle | |
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Thread started: Dec 31 2007, 11:12 AM EST
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Are there any other features you would like to see - other towns, more detail?
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| Anonymous | Introductory video | 1 | Apr 26 2008, 1:11 PM EDT by clemio | |
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Thread started: Apr 26 2008, 1:05 PM EDT
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Hi, great site by the way. What happened to the introductory videos you had earlier. They gave a fuller story of what happened - can I view them somewhere else?
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