How was Pompeii discovered?

Answer 1

Pompeii was discovered in the 18th century buried under 75 feet of solidified ash, the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum has always been overshadowed by Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.

Yet, in ancient times, Herculaneum was a dream town. Overlooking the Bay of Naples, it was the aristocratic dwelling of a wealthy elite, a cluster of fabulous villas and gardens.

"Herculaneum could not stand out in all its importance because of problems with digging. The resistance of the volcanic material made it very difficult to excavate, not to mention the urban settlements that had grown above the ancient town. There is still a lot to discover about this place," archaeologist Mario Pagano, director of the town's excavation, said.

Indeed, a 18-year dig led by Pagano near the ancient seashore has provided the conclusive evidence on how the victims of history's most famous volcanic explosion died.

The excavation uncovered 300 bodies, a significant and precious sample of Herculaneum's population, which at the time of the eruption in A.D. 79 numbered about 5,000.

Answer 2

Pompeii was rediscovered in 1748 by Spanish engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre, who was conducting an aqueduct project commissioned by King Charles III of Spain. While digging, workers uncovered the ancient city buried under layers of volcanic ash and pumice from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The find sparked interest in Archaeology and led to the excavation and preservation of Pompeii's remarkably well-preserved ruins, providing valuable insights into daily life in ancient Rome.

Answer 3

A farmer was digging in is field when he found the ashes and dug down to a house.

Answer 4

It was found by a farmer who was planting crops and dug up a pillar to find Pompeii.

Answer 5

In 1599, diggers discovered the ruins of the city while trying to divert the river Samo.

Answer 6

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