Italy Campania Ercolano

Herculaneum Ruins

Ancient Roman town preserved by volcanic ash from an eruption in 79 AD, revealing insights into daily life from two millennia ago.

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The Herculaneum Ruins in Ercolano, Campania, Italy, are a World Heritage Site in Europe. The ancient town was buried under layers of volcanic ash and pumice when nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The excavated ruins provide insight into the daily life of the town’s inhabitants and are a must-see for anyone interested in ancient history.

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