Pompeii:
A Glimpse into Life 2,000 Years Ago

Pompeii offers an extraordinary opportunity to step back in time and witness what life was like nearly 2,000 years ago. This ancient Roman city, preserved under layers of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, provides a fascinating look into a world that feels both distant and surprisingly familiar. From bustling marketplaces and advanced engineering to intricate artworks and daily household items, Pompeii reveals a civilisation that shares many similarities with our lives today.

They had fast food venders with huge bowls of pipping hot preprepared meals sitting outside their homes.  After a days work you could walk by and get your evening meal to go.  They had a sewer system running down the streets with raised walks so you didn't have to get your sandles wet walking in the sewage.  There is a huge baker with facilities that seem large enough to produce bread for the entire city.

As you walk thru the huge and still unfolding complex it is easy to feel a witness to how we live as we do.

It's a remarkable reminder of how much humanity has evolved, yet how many aspects of life—community, innovation, and artistry—remain timeless. Explore Pompeii and discover the connections between the past and the present—it’s an experience that leaves you inspired and reflective.

A note: About the modern town of Pompeii.  The town is charming.  We would suggest finding accomodation there and planning to visit Ancient Pompeii for at least two days.  There is so much to see and a fine cafeteria when you need a break to sit and have a drink or a meal.  Bring good walking shoes.