The History of Vesuvian Archaeological Excavations
The beginning of excavations at Pompeii When and how was Pompeii discovered? Excavations began in 1748, during the reign of Charles of Bourbon, with the meaning of giving prestige on the royal house. Archaeological research was generally understood as a mere instrument of collecting for rich nobles. Unfortunately, this obviously led
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The Amalfi Coast with Naples Grand Tour
Amalfi The Amalfi Coast owes its name to its largest city center, Amalfi, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Its origin are back to Roman times, but it was from the 9th century that Amalfi became powerful. It was one of the four Maritime Republics, with Genoa, Pisa and Venice. Its
Vesuvius and Eruptions
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