Herculaneum

Herculaneum is a preserved Roman town.
Built some time between 80 and 70 BC and was destroyed during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Herculaneum was not buried by lava and lava, but it was submerged by thick mud from water and lava, which then solidified into soft tufa rock, thus preserving the many frescoes and objects that can be seen today.
The city was discovered in 1709 and excavations have brought to light sumptuous villas, baths, theaters and even a villa belonging to the stepfather of Julius Caesar, called Villa of Piso. Much of the city is still buried and excavations continue today.