Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of...
Eruption dates: Aug. 24, A.D. 79
Founded: 7th–6th century BC
Province: Metropolitan City of Naples
Area: 64 to 67 ha (170 acres)
Points of interest
Pompeii Museum