Primus Pilus Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Over several centuries, millions of tourists have visited Pompeii to acquaint themselves with the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that began on Aug. 24, 79 A.D. But while it's the most famous eruption site, the ancient Roman city 15 miles south of Naples isn't the best place to gauge the volcano's awesome destructive power. For that, one should visit lesser-known Herculaneum, which is closer to Vesuvius, or Oplontis and Stabiae, two sites more recently uncovered and still relatively unknown to tourists. In these places, several of which are still being excavated, the eruption's consequences are more visible... Philly.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochus III Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I think Herculaneum is fairly well-known to many. the others are flying under the radar, but not herculaneum as much. I'm interested to know what tthe fate of the other sites was; i was taught that herculaneum was covered in 66 ft of hot mud, while ash and fumes covered pompei. ATG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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