Unfortunately our photos from climbing Mount Vesuvious were deleted from this computer before we were able to load them. But we were able to load some photos from exploring Herculaneum. The ruins at Herculaneum were found much more recently than those from Pompei and have been kept in better preservation than the famous Pompei.
Pompei and Herculaneum were completely covered in ash and other volcanic materials when Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. The towns were wonderfully preserved in the volcanic ash and now show what life was like 2000 years ago!
Roads were lined with covered porticoes so pedestrians could walk protected from the carts and weather.
Although the town appeared pretty small, it was quite a network of streets and walkways. Herculaneum was known as a vacation retreat where many of te wealthy business families had summer homes.
What we believe might have been some sort of kitchen with beautiful countertops made from various pieces of marble. The large pots are now filled with pyroclastic flow rocks from the volcanic explosion.
An amazing mosaic that is still vibrantly rich in color. The craftsmanship back then was absolutely superb and stunned us! Mosaics were found in the richest of homes while every wall and ceiling was decorated in colorful frescoes.
The very sunburnt couple in a small piazza in front of a very famous relief sculpture in the background.
Half of a statue preserved that was on an incredible 2nd story piazza that would have overlooked the ocean. The shoreline has since moved 200 meters out and you can't even see the water from this point!
A shot of the ruins of Herculaneum with the newer Ercolano in the background with the volcano Vesuvius in the far background.
Pompei and Herculaneum were completely covered in ash and other volcanic materials when Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. The towns were wonderfully preserved in the volcanic ash and now show what life was like 2000 years ago!
Roads were lined with covered porticoes so pedestrians could walk protected from the carts and weather.
Although the town appeared pretty small, it was quite a network of streets and walkways. Herculaneum was known as a vacation retreat where many of te wealthy business families had summer homes.
What we believe might have been some sort of kitchen with beautiful countertops made from various pieces of marble. The large pots are now filled with pyroclastic flow rocks from the volcanic explosion.
An amazing mosaic that is still vibrantly rich in color. The craftsmanship back then was absolutely superb and stunned us! Mosaics were found in the richest of homes while every wall and ceiling was decorated in colorful frescoes.
The very sunburnt couple in a small piazza in front of a very famous relief sculpture in the background.
Half of a statue preserved that was on an incredible 2nd story piazza that would have overlooked the ocean. The shoreline has since moved 200 meters out and you can't even see the water from this point!
A shot of the ruins of Herculaneum with the newer Ercolano in the background with the volcano Vesuvius in the far background.
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ReplyDeleteLove all the history. It's amazing to see how the Romans lived back then and how well preserved it all is. All you need is some togas and you could really be in sync with everything! One more week! Can't wait to see you! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteI hope your comment about losing photos wasn't a permanent one. I love the last one here with the volcano in the background - it's gorgeous!
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