79 AD
Eruption of Vesuvius
Vesuvius buries Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and pumice.
- Time period
- 79 AD
- Region
- Italy (Campania)
- Theme
- Nature
- Civilization
- Roman Empire
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted violently, burying the Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pliny the Younger left an eyewitness account. The preserved ruins give an unmatched picture of Roman daily life.