Pompeii – City Frozen in Time

Pompeii, Italy · disaster · 79 AD

Pompeii was destroyed by volcanic eruption in 79 AD.

Type of Tragedy: disaster

Year of Event: 79 AD

Estimated Death Toll: Thousands

Best Time to Visit: April–June

Photography Rules: Allowed

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