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The original rediscovery of Pompeii was in 1599 when people digging an underground chanel for the river Sarno stumbled across anchient walls covered in paintings. An architect, Domenico Fontana, was called in to examine them. He unearthed several more, but covered them back up, one of which stated 'decurio Pompeii', translated, the town councillor of Pompeii.
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What was found 1 600 years after the Vesuvius eruption?
the ruins of pompeii and herculaneum
What city is Mount Vesuvius near?
Naples.
Is there a Pompeii museum above where Pompeii used to be?
Pompeii is still remaining as ruins in very good condition. However the is a museum which contains many Frescoes and Mosaics taken from Pompeii as well as hundreds of other items found there called the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli which is situated in the nearby town of Naples.
How tall is the Volcano in Pompeii?
The ruins ('Scavi') of Pompeii cover approximately 163 acres.Note the spelling of the ruins, which is different from the nearby (new) town of 'Pompei'.
Why did people forget about Pompeii?
they didnt they didnt know about pompeii until they found it after the volcano.
What country is the city of pompeii located on?
The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.
Who found the ruins of Pompeii?
Pompeii was FIRST discovered by the king and queen of Naples in 1592. They did not actually excavate the site, they sent men tunneling down into the ash searching for treasures to put in their palace.
What city has taken the place of pompeii?
The ruins of Pompeii still remain but there is a modern day town called Pompeii which is located close to the ruins.
What is the closeist city to Pompeii?
Naples is the closest city to the ruins of Pompeii.
How were some of the ruins damaged in 1943 in Pompeii?
Pompeii Damaged by a bomb that fell on Pompeii in 1943. Allies drop at least 150 bombs on the ruins of Pompeii in the belief that the Germans were using them as an ammunition dump.
Are they building on pompeii?
No, they are preserving the ruins.
What are the release dates for A Visit to the Ruins of Pompeii - 1913?
A Visit to the Ruins of Pompeii - 1913 was released on: USA: 22 August 1913
What loaded gaming devices were found in the ruins of pompeii?
The loaded gaming devices that were found in the Ruins of Pompeii were dice. They were weighted to fix the result.
When was Pompeii discovered?
Pompeii was discover in 1592.
How many volcanoes are there in Pompeii?
no-one knows
Is Milan next to Pompeii?
If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.If you look at a map, you will see that Milan is in the northern part of Italy and the ruins of Pompeii are in the southern part. They are no where near each other.
Where did pompeii worms get their names from?
Pompeii worms get their name from the place they were found/discovered- Pompeii.
