Pomeii
Pomeii (commonly spelled Pompeii) refers to the ancient Roman city located in the Campania region of Italy, near modern Naples. It was a bustling urban center with a dense street plan and a mix of public, religious, and domestic spaces. The name is typically Pompeii in English, with Pomeii appearing as a less common variant or misspelling in some sources.
In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, ejecting ash, pumice, and volcanic flows that buried Pompeii under several
Archaeological work at Pompeii has revealed a wide range of features, including the forum, temples, baths, an
Today Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most visited archaeological destinations.