Roman Beach Buried By Mount Vesuvius's Eruption Now Open

Alvaro Aragon
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:35:13 -0700

In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city of Pompeii and nearby areas in thick volcanic ash. Among them was Herculaneum, a small seaside resort on the west coast of central Italy. Nearly 2,000 years later, the ancient city's beach has been excavated and restored. It was opened to the public on June 19, 2024.