Pompeii

How many people died during the Pompeii eruption?
The remains of over 1,500 people have been found at Pompeii and Herculaneum so far, although the total death toll from the eruption remains unknown......
What animals lived around mount vesuvius?
The oaken mouse is a very rare species of mammal, not found in other parts of the country. The other mammals found here include hares, wild rabbits, f...
How did people travel to Pompeii in 79 AD?
Pompeii's streets are narrow and many are closed off to vehicles altogether. The best way of getting around the city is on foot. If you have baggage, ...
Is Pompeii a town?
Pompeii (/pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/, Latin: [pɔmˈpei̯. iː]) was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of It...
How many people died during the eruption in Pompeii?
The estimated 2,000 people who died in the ancient Roman city when they could not escape were not overwhelmed by the lava, but rather asphyxiated by t...