ASIN: B008J8LVLM
Publisher: Parkway Publishing
Pages: 59
* Includes an in depth history of the Roman city of Pompeii, it's destruction at the hands of Mount Vesuvius, and the excavations that have brought it back to public view* Includes several pictures* Includes a table of contentsAfter its destruction in AD 79 at the hands of Mount Vesuvius, and rediscovery as the result of intentional excavations in 1748 by the Spanish military engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre, the Roman city of Pompeii has captivated historians and scholars for centuries. The city was lost for nearly 2,000 years before being rediscovered in one of the most amazing archaeological findings of our time. The excavation has provided enormous insight into the culture and final moments before the town was destroyed. The location is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Visitors today can enjoy a nature park and preserve that ...
