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Pompeii and Herculaneum

When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD Pompeii and Herculaneum were covered with a layer of ashes and pumice-stone 20 feet deep. In the 18th century excavation of the ruins was begun but it was only from the early twentieth century that efforts were made to preserve the buildings. Right: The Forum at Pompeii, with Vesuvius in the background, attracting crowds of visitors.

Left: A street in Pompeii shows grooves in the stone pavement made by carts as they negotiated the stepping stones. Above: Ruins at Herculaneum where, unlike Pompeii, many of the houses were two or three storeys.

Right: At Herculaneum a guide explains how this Roman wine shop was used. Above: A street near the ancient sea-front of Herculaneum.

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