Pompeii

Pompeii

The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen, as it reopens to the public with social distancing and hygiene rules, after months of closure due to an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pompeii, Italy, May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo

Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall

Rediscovered in the 18th century, it is now one of the world's most significant archaeological sites

An ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage is discovered in a dig near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, destroyed in 79 AD in volcanic eruption, Italy, February, 2021. Pompeii Archeological Park/Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism/Luigi Spina/Handout via REUTERS

Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial carriage near Pompeii

Frescoes on an ancient counter discovered during excavations in Pompeii, Italy, are seen in this handout picture released December 26, 2020. Pompeii Archaeological Park/Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism/Luigi Spina/Handout via Reuters

Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii

Photo: The New England Journal of Medicine/Dr Pier Paolo via BBC

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