Definition: One of two Roman cities (the other is Pompeii) destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, and first excavated in the 18th century.

Related Resources:

Roman Archaeology
The Romans spread their civilization far and wide across Europe; these pages are a few of the sites and studies.

Archaeology of Italy
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