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Looking down on Herculaneum from the modern street level. Notice Mount Vesuvius in the background.
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Entering the site of Herculaneum from the lowest level near the sea wall.
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Many people died trying to take shelter in the lower levels of the city.
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius claimed many lives.
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Death was almost instantaneous after the eruption of the volcano.
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A monument on the roof of the lower level on the way up to the ancient street level.
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Looking into one of the many structures of Herculaneum.
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The remains of Roman-style pillars.
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Many statues and sculptures can be found scattered around the site of Herculaneum.
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Colorful artwork can be found on the walls in many homes.
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An outdoor kitchen, these were common along the streets and served members of the community.
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Unique artwork.
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The ruins of Herculaneum sit far below the modern-day street level.
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I wonder what it looked like in its prime?
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Here you can see the remains of a second floor.
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The ruins of Herculaneum.
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A water trough along the streets of Herculaneum.
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Walking the streets of Herculaneum.
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A large pot for storage.
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Weeds growing in the remains of storage pots.
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Another water trough along the street.
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There were many courtyards throughout the site.
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Decorative wall paintings.
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Remains of an ancient kitchen.
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A cracked sign.
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Courtyard by the bathhouse.
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Ancient artwork.
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Elaborate floor tile designs were common throughout the site.
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More decorative tile work.
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A view through the ruins.
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An ancient home in Herculaneum.
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Another courtyard area.
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What was once a pool of water in a courtyard.
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Ancient pottery.
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The train stop near Herculaneum (Ercolano).