The 150-acre (60-hectare) area attracts 2.5 million visitors each year. Pompeii is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Italy and offers a vivid picture of what life was like in an ancient Roman city.
Let's find out more about the mysteries of Pompeii with these interesting facts.
2,000-year-old bread
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. covered the Pompeii volcano with 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash. The city of Gray is so well preserved that archaeologists have unearthed 81 loaves of carbonated bread.
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| Ancient Kitchen in Pompeii |
Explore Pompeii as part of an 8-hour trek to Mount Vesuvius. Go to the top of the volcano and enjoy a fantastic view of the Gulf of Naples. Discuss with a volcanologist who fills in the geological history of Mount Vesuvius.
Writings on the walls
The people of Pompeii were eager to leave their mark. Excavations have uncovered more than 11,000 graffiti samples. But they didn't just graffiti the outside of the buildings; they did it in their own homes. The words may have been vulgar at times, but they were often poetic.
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| Pompeii Latin Roman |
One line on the staircase of the house of Myas Castauris states: "Even if someone loves her, may she be well." It was definitely "Mice was here." Visit with an archaeologist to find out what the daily life of the ancient tower looks like.
Time To Cover Your Eyes
The citizens of Pompeii were not a far-sighted bunch. Excavations in the city revealed many examples of erotic art and artifacts. King Francis I of Naples visited the Pompeii Museum in 1819 at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
He was outraged by the artwork and ordered it locked up. To this day, minors are only allowed to see this with a guardian. Not all paintings in Pompeii are so infamous: There are a number of well-preserved murals that you can find through the website.
Some of them depict everyday life and give an insight into how ancient civilizations lived. Since Pompeii covers an area of 3 km, it is best to go with someone who knows where to look.
Had been hidden for centuries
The disappearance of a city now seems strange, unthinkable. That is exactly what happened to Pompeii in 79 A.D. Built beneath volcanic ash deposits, Pompeii has been hidden for nearly 1,500 years. The city was accidentally discovered in 1599 by the architect Dominico Fontana while digging a water tunnel.
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| Pompeii Ruins |
Fortunately, he did, because it is now the most important archaeological site in the world. Volcanic ash acted as an amazing preservative and you can understand how advanced Roman civilization was. Find out more about the secrets of Pompeii with a guided tour.
It's all Greek
Pompeii is considered a Roman city, but there is evidence that the Greeks settled it. The oldest remains in this area are a 6th century B.C. Greek Doric temple.
The best way to explore the ruins of the ancient city and its surroundings is a full-day private tour. It starts with a spectacular drive along the fascinating Amalfi Beach: one of the must-see and knowledge-gathering trails in the world.
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