Mummified remains, along with the hair and bones of an individual buried in an ancient tomb have been found at the necropolis of Porta Sarno, … Read more
Most of the museums and national archaeological parks will remain open over the weekend of August 15th, providing a valid alternative to tourists and visitors … Read more
Map of unusual, esoteric, bizarre or simply incredible places in Italy The map will be constantly updated. Click to pop up information. List of Places … Read more
The four-wheeled processional chariot is the latest discovery of Pompeii. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin … Read more
The man, probably limping, was killed by a boulder hurled at high speed by the force of the eruption that practically beheaded him. The chest … Read more
“The Vesuvius is in front of me. Now it is blazing and smoking. What an extraordinary sight! imagine an enormous firework that does not stop for even a minute” Nicolaj V. Gogol’, 1838
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Three large and majestic Roman domus (villas) have been restored and will be reopened to the public by Easter: Home of Triptolemus, the House of Romulus and Remus and the House of Marco Lucrezio Frontone.
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The cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was one of the most spectacular and destructive events in ancient history. Two towns and many … Read more