A Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, was discovered in 1709. The city was a vacation spot for wealthy Romans, with an estimated population of 4,000 at its peak.

The Mount Vesuvius eruption buried the city in ash and pumice, preserving it for centuries.

This Roman house belonging to Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus (Julius Caesar’s father-in-law) was discovered in 1750.

This meticulously preserved room from Herculaneum, a Roman city obliterated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, provides a unique insight into the opulent lifestyle of affluent Romans.

Uncovered in 1709 with further excavation in 1750, Herculaneum served as a luxurious retreat, boasting sumptuous homes such as the one owned by Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus, Julius Caesar’s father-in-law.

The city was entombed under layers of ash and pumice, allowing the preservation of buildings and artifacts for millennia. These findings not only shed light on the intricacies of ancient Roman society but also played a pivotal role in the emergence of modern archaeology.