Standing on the bridge at the entrance to the excavations at Herculaneum in Italy, one gets a dramatic view of how deeply buried the city was by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The volcano sent wave after wave of pyroclastic (liquified) mud toward the city, which completely encased and obliterated it. The city was so completely covered that it was not found until the mid-1700’s, when Bourbons began digging tunnels to raid the artworks that were perfectly preserved by the mud.
Love this photo and all the history behind it! We are going there in a couple of months and can’t wait to see and learn about all the history behind it!
Thanks for intriguing photo Barbara,
Amanda
You’re so welcome, Amanda. I wish you a wonderful trip. I assume you’re going to visit Pompeii as well, so be sure to buy the ticket that allows you access to 5 sites, as it will save you a few dollars.