Location: Pompeii 
Destination: Campania region
Country: Italy 
Year Taken: 2008

Photographer: Mary Jo Manzanares
Blog: Fly Away Cafe

Destroyed and buried after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the  nearby city of Pompeii on the coast of Italy near Naples, was swallowed and forgotten, and not to be rediscovered for almost 18 centuries. 

The town’s buildings that were buried under meters of volcanic ash survived to tell the story of one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history. 

Since denied moisture and air, the buildings and artifacts suffered almost no deterioration while buried under the ashes for centuries.

Today, it’s one of Italy’s most popular tourist sport.

Image – Flickr – Pompeii
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The Ruins of Pompeii Italy

Location: The Amphitheater
Destination: Pompeii
Country: Italy
Year Taken: 2000

Photographer: Jon Rochetti
Blog: The DC Traveler

The Roman city of Pompeii near Naples was destroyed and partially buried by a massive volcano when Mount Vesuvius erupted for two days, on this day, August 24th, 79 AD.

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The Amphitheater at Pompeii, Italy