At that time Pompeii was already flourishing, as evidenced by the construction of a small harbour near the mouth of the river. Around 524 BC. the Etruscans settled in the city and they also saw the river Sarno as a great communication channel between the sea and the hinterland.

Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owing to its status as "the only archaeological site in the world that provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city." [12] It is among the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, with approximately 2.5 million visitors annually. [13] [14]

Although the city is besides Rome the most wellknown ancient city in Italy, few people are aware of Pompeii as a Roman port city. In every story, film or book about the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD they tell that people were fled to the harbour.

Aug 27, 2010 · Pompeii, a flourishing resort city south of ancient Rome, was nestled along the coast of Italy in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano. Its most famous eruption took place in the year...

Because Pompeii was a major port, people naturally searched for it near the sea. But the eruption had filled in the harbor and pushed the coastline out, meaning Pompeii now lay inland — and its location would remain a mystery for more than 1,500 years.

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Nov 19, 2024 · Discover the perplexing journey from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii! Unravel the burstiness of transportation options - trains for the budget-conscious, buses for flexibility, private cars for convenience, and guided tours for a hassle-free experience.

Dec 11, 2013 · Studying the submerged archaeological remains of Portus Iulius and the Roman villas of the Baia Underwater Park. Recognition -- unique in the world -- of structures, mosaics, sculptures, amphora...

Pompeii (23 kilometers 14 miles) southeast of Naples) is the famous Roman town destroyed and entombed in ash by the huge A.D. 79 eruption of Vesuvius. Pompeii was a market town, port and resort for the wealthy with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants.

Almost two thousand years ago, Pompeii was an important ancient Roman trading town and home to about 20,000 people. Farmlands and forests covered the fertile countryside, and the town’s bustling harbor was a center of trading activity.