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Herculaneum

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When Vesuvius erupted on 24 August A.D. 79, it engulfed the two flourishing Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as the many wealthy villas in the area. These have been progressively excavated and made accessible to the public since the mid-18th century. The vast expanse of the commercial town of Pompeii contrasts with the smaller but better-preserved remains of the holiday resort of Herculaneum, while the superb wall paintings of the Villa Oplontis at Torre Annunziata give a vivid impression of the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the wealthier citizens of the Early Roman Empire.

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  • Unbelievable that the walls are still standing in a dead town!

    said photo of shukun20 shukun20 2007.06.04 at 04:05:35 PDT

  • Cool! The original garden homes!

    said photo of bpt5422 bpt5422 5 months 29 days ago

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