Pompeii
On August 24, 79 Mount Vesuvius literally blew its top, spewing tons of molten ash, pumice and sulfuric gas miles into
the atmosphere. A "firestorm" of poisonous vapors and molten debris engulfed the surrounding area suffocating the inhabitants of the neighboring Roman resort cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae. Tons of falling debris filled the streets until nothing remained to be seen of the once thriving communities. The cities remained buried and undiscovered for almost 1700 years until excavation began in 1748. These excavations continue today and provide insight into life during the Roman Empire. We toured Pompeii. This is the most visited tourist site in Italy. Pictures just don't do justice to the magnitude of personal tragedy that took place here.
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| Vesuvius erupts, 1944 |
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| Vesuvius, today |
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| Entrance to Pompeii |
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| Forum |
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| Street level scene |
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| Pompeii resident |
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| another.... |
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| street scene |
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| Vesuvius in the background |
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| Foyer decoration |
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| wall decorations, 2000 years old |
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| life returning to Pompeii |
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