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Herculaneum no longer exists. It was located in ancient Rome, but was destroyed in 79 AD. The ruins are located in Ercolano, Campania, Italy.
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∙ 7y agoHerculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by the volcano, Vesuvius in 79 AD, The ruins are located at Ercolano, Campania, Italy
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∙ 7y agoHerculaneum (the ancient town and today ruins) is situated near the volvano Vesuvius (not far from Napoli) in Italy.
The town was destroyed by an eruption in 79.
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In what year did excavation begin in herculaneum?
The earliest excavations at Herculaneum began in 1738.
What happened to destroy the ruins of Herculaneum?
AnswerThe eruption of the volcano Vesuvius buried the ancient Roman cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii in AD 79.
What were the places vesuvius covered?
Herculaneum and pompeii
What is the about how many miles separate herculaneum and the volcano?
nope
Why is herculaneum important?
becuse of the important acheolgical discoverys made there
Pompeii and Herculaneum are located in which country?
ITALY
What was the population of Herculaneum?
Herculaneum had a population of 4,000 people.
Where is the mount vesuvium volcano located?
Mount Vesuvius is in the southern part of Italy, near Pompeii and Herculaneum.
In what year did excavation begin in herculaneum?
The earliest excavations at Herculaneum began in 1738.
When did herculaneum get destroyed?
Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79.
What covered the town of Herculaneum?
Herculaneum was buried under nearly 60 feet of superhot mud.
When was Herculaneum Dock railway station created?
Herculaneum Dock railway station was created in 1896.
When did Herculaneum Dock railway station end?
Herculaneum Dock railway station ended in 1896.
What language did the people of Herculaneum speak?
The people of Herculaneum spoke a form of Latin known as Vulgar Latin, which was the common spoken language of the Roman Empire.
What was the name of the volcano that destroyed the towns of pompeii an herculaneum?
Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.
What is the Poulation of Herculaneum?
20,000
Is Herculaneum named after Hercules?
Herculaneum was named after the strong man Hercule's . Hercules is a strong man from the Greek's myths .
