THE CITY OF POMPEII

BEFORE THE DESTRUCTION

• The city of Pompeii was an ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples.
• There was an active volcano on the island called Mount Vesuvius.
• There was a population of 15,000 before the destruction.

DURING THE DESTRUCTION

• The first phase during the eruption they evacuated artifacts considered
• Suitable for the private collection of the bourdon King Charles the third.
• They transported them to Napels.

RESTORATION

POMPEII TODAY

FACTS ABOUT POMPEII

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