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Excavation leading to the remains of the Roman town of Herculaneum, Italy, 1815. Artist: Unknown

Excavation leading to the remains of the Roman town of Herculaneum, Italy, 1815. Artist: Unknown

1-155-205 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Excavation leading to the remains of the Roman town of Herculaneum, Italy, 1815. Herculaneum was buried in the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, which also destroyed Pompeii. Excavation of the site began in the 18th century

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
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  1. Engraving
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Italy Campania Napoli Mount Vesuvius

  1. 40 49 00 N , 014 26 00 E

World Europe Italy Campania Napoli Herculaneum

  1. 40 48 00 N , 014 20 00 E
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History & Politics Historical Events Disasters

Science & Nature Natural Phenomena

Locations & Buildings Other

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4247x2646
File Size : 32,923kb

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  1. 001428
  1. 001428
  1. 0390002767
  1. 1-155-205
  1. 1155205
  1. 2767
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