Ancient Roman wall fresco in the Macellum of Pompeii, Naples, Italy.

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Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 The preserved site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Pompeii, Naples, Campania, Italy
Photo credit: © scotia26 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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