Pompeii is called "The City of The Dead"
In need of $335 million to stay preserved.
Pompeii was not the only city covered by volcanic ash as a result of the eruption of Mt Vesuvius. Herculaneum may not be as famous, but the ash and cinders preserved that too.
They have an average of 2 million visitors a year.
Mt. Vesuvius is one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes.
The eruption was catastrophic, lasting more than 24 hours.
There was no attempt to rebuild the cities.
The city and people of Pompeii did not know that Vesuvius was a volcano, as it hadn't erupted in 1,800 years.
In need of $335 million to stay preserved.
Pompeii was not the only city covered by volcanic ash as a result of the eruption of Mt Vesuvius. Herculaneum may not be as famous, but the ash and cinders preserved that too.
They have an average of 2 million visitors a year.
Mt. Vesuvius is one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes.
The eruption was catastrophic, lasting more than 24 hours.
There was no attempt to rebuild the cities.
The city and people of Pompeii did not know that Vesuvius was a volcano, as it hadn't erupted in 1,800 years.