12 Facts About Herculaneum

1.

Herculaneum'sculaneumrculaneum was an ancient town, located in the modern-day comune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy.

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Herculaneum'sculaneumrculaneum was buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

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3.

Herculaneum'sculaneumrculaneum was a popular seaside retreat for the Roman elite, as reflected by the extraordinary density of luxurious houses featuring lavish use of coloured marble cladding.

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Since Herculaneum lay west of Vesuvius, it was only mildly affected by the first phase of the eruption.

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5.

Herculaneum'sculaneum appointed the Spanish military engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre to supervise the extensive new project.

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6.

The publication of "Le Antichita di Ercolano" had a striking influence on nascent European Neoclassicism; by the end of the 18th century, motifs from Herculaneum began to appear on fashionable furnishings, including decorative wall-paintings, tripod tables, perfume burners, and teacups.

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7.

Herculaneum'sculaneumrculaneum was discovered in 1709, whereas Pompeii was not discovered until 39 years later, in 1748.

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8.

Herculaneum'sculaneum did not like the fact that the importance of cultural tourism was being ignored.

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9.

Large number of artifacts from Herculaneum are preserved in the Naples National Archaeological Museum.

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10.

Herculaneum'sculaneumrculaneum is listed as UNESCO World Herculaneum'sculaneumritage Site since 1997.

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11.

Herculaneum'sculaneumrculaneum had a seafront display and urban districts that had a very high level of preservation as well as great conservation of upper floors, all due to the pyroclastic material that had so thoroughly covered the city.

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12.

UNESCO references how Herculaneum is a great example of both Roman urban and suburban settlements.

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