Located in the Bay of Naples at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, the city of Pompeii is testimony to one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. After being buried for two centuries beneath blankets of volcanic ash, a wealth of antiquity has been discovered. More than 150 full-color photos of beautiful bronzes and sculptures, magnificent murals and mosaics unveil the story of a lost civilization.

IN THE SHADOW OF A VOLCANO

FACE TO FACE WITH ANTIQUITY

THE BIRTH OF A CITY

IN SEARCH OF AN IDENTITY

THE NEW ROMAN SOCIETY

THE GOLDEN AGE

OF THE FIRST IMPERIAL PERIOD

THREE DECADES OF CHANGE

IMAGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE

CONCLUSION

PLAN OF POMPEII

FINDING ONE'S WAY IN ANCIENT POMPEII

POMPEⅡ：

PRESERVING A HERITAGE

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