Pompeii | History, Volcanic Eruption, Ruins, Rediscovery & Facts
Pompeii was an ancient city located near Naples, Southern Italy. The Empire extends from Spain to the Black Sea, from Britannia (United Kingdom) to Egypt. After the year of four emperors, 69 CE, Rome has been under the firm and stable rule of Emperor Vespasian for ten years.The Emperor has just started building the Flavian Amphitheatre, which will be known as Colosseum. For the moment, you are content with your own local gladiatorial shows in an Arena that can sit half the population of your rich and beautiful town.Pompeii, and Herculaneum, the Roman town that in August of 79 CE was destroyed by one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions of ancient times. The city was buried under 4 to 6 meters (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.Archa...