Pompeian Curiosities
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Welcome to ancient Pompeii
Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and, like an open book, provides outstanding information on the art, customs, trades and everyday life of the past.
The city has re-emerged from the darkness of centuries precisely as it would have been when it was unexpectedly buried in the thick layer of ash and lava which poured down from the devastating eruption of Vesuvius. It was the year 79 A.D.
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Visiting the Excavations of Pompeii: Useful Tips and Guided Tours
Visiting the Archaeological Excavations of Pompeii is a unique experience: walking along ancient Roman streets, admiring houses, temples, and mosaics preserved for almost two thousand years is like stepping back in time. To make the most of this unforgettable visit, it is important to plan ahead and choose the solution that best suits your needs.
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Pompeii by Night: Evening Walks and Special Events in September
From September 5 to October 4, 2025, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the other sites of Greater Pompeii will open in the evening, offering visitors a unique experience: night walks, theatrical performances, and special events.
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New Insights from Organic Remains Reveal Diet, Agriculture, and Animal Husbandry in Roman Pompeii
How did the inhabitants of ancient Pompeii truly nourish themselves? Which animals were raised, what grains were cultivated, and what marine resources were exploited? These questions are addressed in a new scientific study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, the result of a collaboration between several Italian and international research institutions.
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Pompeii, new excavations bring to light a monumental tomb with a high relief depicting a married couple.
Recent excavations in the Porta Sarno funerary area of Pompeii have led to the extraordinary discovery of a monumental tomb adorned with a life-size relief depicting a married couple. This exceptional find, a result of the "Investigating the Archaeology of Death in Pompeii Research Project," sheds new light on the funerary practices, religious beliefs, and social structure of the ancient Vesuvian city.
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Being a woman in ancient Pompeii
Will open in the Palestra Grande in Pompeii on the 16th April 2025
What did it mean to be a woman in Pompeii? The Campanian city and its extraordinary state of preservation offers us a wealth of evidence to learn about aspects of daily life of women and the position they occupied in the Roman home and in society.
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A megalography on the mysteries of Dionysus emerges in insula 10 of Pompeii's Regio IX
More than 100 years after the discovery of the Villa of the Mysteries, a major new fresco sheds light on the mysteries of Dionysus in the classical world. In a large banquet hall excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, in insula 10 of Regio IX, an almost life-size frieze, or “megalography” (from the Greek for “large painting”-a cycle of large-figure paintings), has emerged, circling around three sides of the room; the fourth was open to the garden.
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Pompeii: 3D Walking Tour with Entrance Ticket
Explore Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius in a thrilling AR experience
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Tickets for Pompeii + Audio Guide
Explore Pompeii with an Audioguide - Attention, entrance only from Piazza Anfiteatro
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Tickets for Pompeii Plus: Reserved Entrance
Uncover Pompeii's ancient preserved streets and historic villas: Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, and Villa Regina.
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Tickets for Pompeii Express: Reserved Entrance
Secure your ticket in advance for one of the world’s iconic archaeological sites.
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Pompeii Guided Tour Tickets
Explore the ancient archaeological wonder of Pompeii with a professional guide
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Tickets for Pompeii & Herculaneum: Skip The Line + Guided Tour
See cities untouched by time and enjoy a guided tour led by an archaeologist.
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