The New Treasures of Pompeii | Smithsonian
WEBFrom gorgeous artworks to grimacing corpses, archaeologists are still uncovering the truth about life—and death—in the doomed city. In a 21st-century tribute to antiquity, bronze sculptures by ...
What kinds of artefacts were found in Pompeii?
WEBThe main artwork found within Pompeii are frescos, which was the most common painting style at the time. Frescos were paintings that were done straight onto the wall, using plaster and water-based pigments to create a long-lasting piece.
Pompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum | HISTORY
WEBAug 27, 2010 · Pompeii, a flourishing resort city south of ancient Rome, was nestled along the coast of Italy in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano. Its most famous eruption took place in the year...
Homepage - Pompeii Sites Official Pompeii Archaeological Site
WEBDec 11, 2018 · Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola
Ancient Roman Life Preserved at Pompeii | National Geographic
WEBBut the disaster also preserved a slice of Roman life. The buildings, art, artifacts, and bodies forever frozen offer a unique window on the ancient world. Since its rediscovery in the mid-18th...
Pompeii's Museum Reopens With Dazzling Display of …
WEBJan 26, 2021 · Home to some of the razed settlement’s best-preserved artifacts, including protective amulets and plaster casts of Mount Vesuvius’ victims, the museum will host a permanent display narrating...
Pompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city - BBC
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Stunning artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Archaeologists say the frescos are among the...
Pompeii | History, Volcano, Map, Population, Ruins, & Facts
WEB6 days ago · Pompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, that was destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The circumstances of its destruction preserved Pompeii’s remains as a unique document of Greco-Roman life. Learn more about Pompeii, including its history and excavations.
Pompeii - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 21, 2018 · Pompeii is today a massive archaeological site with significant remains of several thousand buildings. Ruined buildings include villas, baths, an amphitheatre, shops, and residential buildings. There are also many paved streets and artworks such as sculptures, mosaics, and wall paintings.
Smarthistory – At Pompeii, Italy
WEBArt in Italy. At Pompeii, Italy. Virtually explore the archaeological city of Pompeii with Smarthistory. videos + essays. We're adding new content all the time! Pompeii, an introduction. Pompeii, once called the "City of the Dead," gives a marvelous sense of day-to-day Roman life. The rediscovery of Pompeii and the other cities of Vesuvius.