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1. www.britannica.com › place › PompeiiPompeii | History, Volcano, Map, Population, Ruins, & Facts

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   Jul 19, 1998 · 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.

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3. www.thecollector.com › travel-guide-pompeiiA Travel Guide to Pompeii: Visiting the City in One Day

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   3 days ago · Ancient Pompeii, a city “frozen in time” by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, stands as a captivating testament to ancient Roman life. A day trip to Pompeii offers a journey into the past, revealing remarkably preserved ruins that provide insights into daily life, architecture, and the art of a bygone era.

4. www.britannica.com › place › PompeiiPompeii - Archaeology, Roman, Ruins | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Pompeii - Archaeology, Roman, Ruins: The discoveries at Pompeii and other sites buried by the Vesuvian eruption had a profound influence on European taste. News of the excavations kindled a wave of enthusiasm for antiquity that spread throughout Europe.

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5. news.artnet.com › art-world › the-hunt-skara-braeThe Hunt: Why Was ‘Scotland’s Pompeii’ Abandoned?

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   4 days ago · It wasn’t man, but rather an apocalyptic storm in 1850 that exposed the Orkneys’ most significant Neolithic site, Skara Brae, also known as the Scottish Pompeii.

6. 7wayfinders.com › pompeii-with-kids-what-you-mustPompeii with Kids: What You MUST Know Before Your Visit

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   5 days ago · Before you set out, check the map to see what is most important to you. I’d recommend the villa on edge, the colosseum, and some of the “suburbs” to see restaurants and villas of the rich and the main forum.

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7. www.italyguides.it › en › campaniaHouse of the Faun - Pompeii, Italy - ItalyGuides.it

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   3 days ago · The name of the house comes from a beautiful bronze statue of a faun, a roman divinity related to woods and nature. It is portrayed while dancing and was placed there as a decoration for the impluvium, a shallow pool located in the atrium to collect rainwater.

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   Where was Pompeii erupted?

   • Pompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Naples, at the southeastern base of Mount Vesuvius. Around noon on August 24, 79 ce, a huge eruption from Mount Vesuvius showered volcanic debris over the city of Pompeii, followed the next day by clouds of blisteringly hot gases.

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   Why was Pompeii destroyed?

   • 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.

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   Is Pompeii a World Heritage Site?

   • Pompeii, Italy, designated a World Heritage site in 1997. Pompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Naples, at the southeastern base of Mount Vesuvius.

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   Is Up Pompeii based on a true story?

   • Up Pompeii is a 1971 British sex comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Frankie Howerd and Michael Hordern. It was written by Sid Colin based on an idea by Talbot Rothwell . It is based on characters that first appeared in the British television sitcom Up Pompeii! (1969–1975).

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Up_Pompeii_(film)Up Pompeii (film) - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Up Pompeii is a 1971 British sex comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Frankie Howerd and Michael Hordern. [2] It was written by Sid Colin based on an idea by Talbot Rothwell. It is based on characters that first appeared in the British television sitcom Up Pompeii! (1969–1975).