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Q: Why did it take so long to rediscover Pompeii?
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Why did it take so long to find Pompeii?

because this is a city is very distant


Is Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii?

Vesuvius is 8 kilometres from Pompeii, so no it is not IN Pompeii


How long did it take for pompeii to be found?

It wasn't until the houses began to be rebuilt and reroofed around 1900


What does the Rediscover center fight for?

ReDiscover is a non-profit organization that helps those with mental health problems or mental health issue receive the proper diagnosis and treatment. They work with individuals and families so the entire unit is treated.


How long was the city Pompeii hidden for?

Pompeii was buried as a result of a two day eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, and accidentally rediscovered in 1748. It seems that excavations have been going on since the 1750's through the 1860's... so at least more than 100 years. So the answer is that Pompeii was buried for approximately 1700 years.


What region is Pompeii in?

Do you mean: what continent is Pompeii in?If this is so, then: Pompeii is in Italy, therefore it is in the European continent.8^D


Was Pompeii’s big as Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico does not have a Active volcano , so what happened to Pompeii happen to Puerto Rico?


What does Pompeii in Italy tell us about roman life?

the archaeological site of Pompeii so important to our understanding of life in a Roman town


What is a Pompeii specularium?

Well, a Specularium was a kind of proto-glasshouse (aka greenhouse), so I assume a Pompeii Specularium was one from Pompeii. They used thin sheets of mica, rather than glass, to cover the plants with.


How thick was the lava on the streets of pompeii?

Lava did not enter the streets of Pompeii. When Vesuvius erupted in 79 it did so explosivley, blasting material into the air where it became ash and pumice. Pompeii was buried to a depth of 20 feet.


Why is today so important?

Pompeii is important because of its history.


What can you visit in Pompeii?

You can visit anything in Pompeii. I suggest visiting Herculaneum also... that is a better town (was actually richer, and there are more things there)... but Pompeii is a definite!