Pompeii was an ancient Roman city destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination.
- Pompeii was a large Roman city located in the modern-day region of Campania, Italy.
- It was destroyed and buried under 4 to 6 meters of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
- The city was rediscovered in 1599, and excavations began in 1748.
- The city was home to approximately 11,000 to 25,000 people during the eruption.
- The city was a major port and commercial hub and a popular resort for wealthy Romans.
- The ash and pumice preserved the city, which acted as a time capsule.
- Many of the city's buildings, frescoes, and artifacts are still intact and can be seen today.
- The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
- The ruins of Pompeii are now a popular tourist destination, with over 2.5 million visitors in 2019.
- The city has been featured in many films, books, and video games.
