Pompeii Ruins

The Pompeii Ruins are an ancient Roman city that was buried under ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, preserving the city's architecture, artwork, and artifacts. Today, the Pompeii Ruins are a popular destination for tourists seeking to learn about ancient Roman history and architecture. The site includes impressive structures such as the Forum, the Temple of Apollo, and the House of the Vettii. Visitors can also see the plaster casts of human remains, which were made by filling cavities left by decomposed bodies with plaster.