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Historical photo of Pompeii, The Forum with Vesuvius in the distance, Italy, Digital improved reproduction from an original print from 1890 Stock Photo

RFJF16MT–Historical photo of Pompeii, The Forum with Vesuvius in the distance, Italy, Digital improved reproduction from an original print from 1890

Classical Ruins of the Forum & Mount Vesuvius Pompeii Italy. Vintage Illustration or Engraving 1881. Stock Photo

RM2HN46HD–Classical Ruins of the Forum & Mount Vesuvius Pompeii Italy. Vintage Illustration or Engraving 1881.

This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Stock Photo

RF2AXW8P7–This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEWB4–Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century

View of Pompeii 1864 Alessandro la Volpe 1820-1887 Italy Italian ( Mount Vesuvius ) Stock Photo

RMEDB19P–View of Pompeii 1864 Alessandro la Volpe 1820-1887 Italy Italian ( Mount Vesuvius )

Casts of bodies found during excavations at Pompeii, Italy. After a drawing in an 1893 edition of L'illustration. The city was buried by ash after an eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD 79. In 1863 Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli was in charge of excavations and he saw that some voids in the ash layer contained human remains. To quote Wikipedia: 'It was Fiorelli who realised these were spaces left by the decomposed bodies and so devised the technique of injecting plaster into them to recreate the forms of Vesuvius's victims. This technique is still in use today, with a clear resin now us Stock Photo

RM2G9HBXD–Casts of bodies found during excavations at Pompeii, Italy. After a drawing in an 1893 edition of L'illustration. The city was buried by ash after an eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD 79. In 1863 Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli was in charge of excavations and he saw that some voids in the ash layer contained human remains. To quote Wikipedia: 'It was Fiorelli who realised these were spaces left by the decomposed bodies and so devised the technique of injecting plaster into them to recreate the forms of Vesuvius's victims. This technique is still in use today, with a clear resin now us

Street scene, Pompeii, Campania, Italy, 1920. By C. P. Carruthers. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples, Campania, Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Stock Photo

RM2PETD4K–Street scene, Pompeii, Campania, Italy, 1920. By C. P. Carruthers. Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples, Campania, Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. The excavated Amphitheatre as it was in the late 19th century. Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano which destroyed the city can be seen in the background. Stock Photo

RM2RTCAAR–Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. The excavated Amphitheatre as it was in the late 19th century. Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano which destroyed the city can be seen in the background.

A 19th century sketch of the amphitheatre (spectacula) at Pompeii / Pompei (with smoking Vesuvius in the background) as it was at that time. it had was discovered buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice from when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Built around 70 BC, the amphitheatre is one of the earliest Roman stone-built amphitheatres to have survived and is said to have been built using the private funds of Gaius Quinctius Valgus and Marcus Porcius. It was damaged by an earthquake in 62 AD but was restored by a magistrate Cuspius Pansa and his son. Stock Photo

RM2J0TE6Y–A 19th century sketch of the amphitheatre (spectacula) at Pompeii / Pompei (with smoking Vesuvius in the background) as it was at that time. it had was discovered buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice from when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Built around 70 BC, the amphitheatre is one of the earliest Roman stone-built amphitheatres to have survived and is said to have been built using the private funds of Gaius Quinctius Valgus and Marcus Porcius. It was damaged by an earthquake in 62 AD but was restored by a magistrate Cuspius Pansa and his son.

Vintage illustration Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1872 as seen from the ruins of Pompeii, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2WBJ619–Vintage illustration Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1872 as seen from the ruins of Pompeii, 19th Century

Domestic life in Pompeii,before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 Stock Photo

RMKJ6APN–Domestic life in Pompeii,before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79

RM2WBJ4T2–Vintage illustration Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1872 as seen from the ruins of Pompeii, 19th Century

Ashes red-hot from destroying Vesuvius closed this archway to Pompeii's Forum. the stone blocks kept out the traffic. Italy South (1923) Stock Photo

RF2HJRAGB–Ashes red-hot from destroying Vesuvius closed this archway to Pompeii's Forum. the stone blocks kept out the traffic. Italy South (1923)

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, history map. General distribution of ash and pumice. Stratovolcano in Italy, destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. Stock Photo

RF2X408TP–Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, history map. General distribution of ash and pumice. Stratovolcano in Italy, destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.

vector illustration of the excavations of Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background Stock Vector

RFP9JP2J–vector illustration of the excavations of Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background

RM2Y4633W–Profile of the Mount Vesuvius Volcano at the time of the Greek geographer and philospher Strabo, born 64 or 63 BC (left) and today (1885)

The Amphitheatre of Pompeii built around 70 BC, is the earliest Roman amphitheatre known to have been built of stone and the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre. It is located in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, and was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, that also buried Pompeii itself and the neighboring town of Herculaneum. Italy Stock Photo

RMKGC883–The Amphitheatre of Pompeii built around 70 BC, is the earliest Roman amphitheatre known to have been built of stone and the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre. It is located in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, and was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, that also buried Pompeii itself and the neighboring town of Herculaneum. Italy

Ruins of the Amphitheatre at Pompeii which was destroyed during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius 79 AD Stock Photo

RMBPWMK8–Ruins of the Amphitheatre at Pompeii which was destroyed during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius 79 AD

Destruction of Pompeii, Italy, 79 AD Stock Photo

RMERY6JY–Destruction of Pompeii, Italy, 79 AD

View of Pompeii at the moment of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D.79 showing residents fleeing in the streets near the large theatre, small theatre, Quadriportico dei Teatri, etc. Chromolithograph by Dietrich after an illustration by C. Gel from Antonio Niccolini’s Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii: Essaies et Restaurations), published by Fausto Niccolini, Naples, 1898. Antonio was grandson of the architect Antonio Niccolini Sr. Stock Photo

RM2A841DE–View of Pompeii at the moment of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D.79 showing residents fleeing in the streets near the large theatre, small theatre, Quadriportico dei Teatri, etc. Chromolithograph by Dietrich after an illustration by C. Gel from Antonio Niccolini’s Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii: Essaies et Restaurations), published by Fausto Niccolini, Naples, 1898. Antonio was grandson of the architect Antonio Niccolini Sr.

Le Vesuve - Mount Vesuvius erupting in 79 AD Stock Photo

RMDWHA4A–Le Vesuve - Mount Vesuvius erupting in 79 AD

RF2AXW8P3–This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

RMKCEWB3–Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century

This illustration, dating to 1897, reproduces a painting uncovered on a wall in Pompeii, a town in Italy destroyed in the eruption of the volcano Mt Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It shows a baker in his shop selling loaves of bread. Stock Photo

RF2AF0RME–This illustration, dating to 1897, reproduces a painting uncovered on a wall in Pompeii, a town in Italy destroyed in the eruption of the volcano Mt Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It shows a baker in his shop selling loaves of bread.

An American illustration of the Volcano which erupted at Vesuvius in 79 AD destroying the Roman town of Pompeii Stock Photo

RMEX6XKX–An American illustration of the Volcano which erupted at Vesuvius in 79 AD destroying the Roman town of Pompeii

This 1880s illustration of a wall painting uncovered at Pompeii shows cupids play a game of Hide and Seek. Pompeii was a thriving and sophisticated Roman citythat was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Stock Photo

RF2G1AD0R–This 1880s illustration of a wall painting uncovered at Pompeii shows cupids play a game of Hide and Seek. Pompeii was a thriving and sophisticated Roman citythat was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

RM2RTCAAN–Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. The excavated Amphitheatre as it was in the late 19th century. Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano which destroyed the city can be seen in the background.

This illustration from the late 1800s shows a recontructed view of Roman bronze furniture that was found in Pompeii, baased on the work done by the Nicolini brothers (Felice and Fausto) in their book published in 1854. Pompeii was a town south of Rome on the Bay of Naples that was destroyed in the A.D. 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Stock Photo

RF2BFMG21–This illustration from the late 1800s shows a recontructed view of Roman bronze furniture that was found in Pompeii, baased on the work done by the Nicolini brothers (Felice and Fausto) in their book published in 1854. Pompeii was a town south of Rome on the Bay of Naples that was destroyed in the A.D. 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Panic in Naples, Italy, as Mount Vesuvius erupts on August 8, 1779. Vesuvius has erupted regularly throughout history, the most famous being the event of AD79 which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. The most recent eruption was during 1944. Vesuvius remains active. After an 18th century print by Francesco Piranesi from a work by Louis Jean Desprez Stock Photo

RM2GKF36E–Panic in Naples, Italy, as Mount Vesuvius erupts on August 8, 1779. Vesuvius has erupted regularly throughout history, the most famous being the event of AD79 which destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. The most recent eruption was during 1944. Vesuvius remains active. After an 18th century print by Francesco Piranesi from a work by Louis Jean Desprez

Vesuvius is a stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy, best known for its eruption in 79 AD that led to the burying and destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Since then Vesuvius has erupted around three dozen times. The volcano be Stock Photo

RMG16ETH–Vesuvius is a stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy, best known for its eruption in 79 AD that led to the burying and destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Since then Vesuvius has erupted around three dozen times. The volcano be

Engraving of bodies buried in ash at Pompeii, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2W94W2R–Engraving of bodies buried in ash at Pompeii, from The Underground World, circa 1878

Eruption of Mt Vesuvius, December 1861 Stock Photo

RMP2MHBK–Eruption of Mt Vesuvius, December 1861

Historisches Foto (ca 1880) von Pompeji, Das Forum mit dem Vesuv in der Ferne, Italien / Historical photo of Pompeii, The Forum with Vesuvius in the distance, Italy, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt, Stock Photo

RF2JHPP0Y–Historisches Foto (ca 1880) von Pompeji, Das Forum mit dem Vesuv in der Ferne, Italien / Historical photo of Pompeii, The Forum with Vesuvius in the distance, Italy, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt,

Street scene in ancient Pompeii, Italy before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883. Stock Photo

RM2H7HPCY–Street scene in ancient Pompeii, Italy before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883.

The streets of Pompeii. The city was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Stock Photo

RF2BWGHMN–The streets of Pompeii. The city was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

A market scene in ancient Pompeii , Italy, before its destruction in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKX926P–A market scene in ancient Pompeii , Italy, before its destruction in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Ancient Romans running from the destruction of Pompeii during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius 79 AD Stock Photo

RMBPWN1C–Ancient Romans running from the destruction of Pompeii during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius 79 AD

Amphitheatre of Pompeii ancient Roman Vesuvius Colosseum Rome gladiator culture Stock Photo

RFC8M8P1–Amphitheatre of Pompeii ancient Roman Vesuvius Colosseum Rome gladiator culture

Vintage illustration Scenes from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy in 1872, flow of lava, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2WB3E1P–Vintage illustration Scenes from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy in 1872, flow of lava, 19th Century

Discovery of bread cooked at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius in the oven of a baker, Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864 Stock Photo

RM2D5HFB2–Discovery of bread cooked at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius in the oven of a baker, Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864

A 19th century illustration of a Baker's oven or Caminus - Pompei., Italy -----Un'illustrazione del XIX secolo di un forno da panettiere o Caminus - Pompei, Italia Stock Photo

RM2RPMHM0–A 19th century illustration of a Baker's oven or Caminus - Pompei., Italy -----Un'illustrazione del XIX secolo di un forno da panettiere o Caminus - Pompei, Italia

Italy. Pompeii. Ancient Roman town-city. Sreet of Tombs. Engraving. The Iberian Illustration. 1885. Stock Photo

RMDFC034–Italy. Pompeii. Ancient Roman town-city. Sreet of Tombs. Engraving. The Iberian Illustration. 1885.

The last day of Herculaneum. After a work by Louis-Hector Leroux. Herculaneum, along with nearby Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae, was buried beneath volcanic ash during the erupion of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Stock Photo

RM2DA7DB6–The last day of Herculaneum. After a work by Louis-Hector Leroux. Herculaneum, along with nearby Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae, was buried beneath volcanic ash during the erupion of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

A street scene in Pompeii, an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Stock Photo

RMWACPA0–A street scene in Pompeii, an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. 18th century visitors are shown the remains of a victim of the Vesuvius eruption which buried the town. Such scenes were often set-up so that gullible tourists could believe that they had 'discovered' a skeleton. From a print by Claessens after a drawing by Jacques Kuyper. Stock Photo

RM2RTCAB1–Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. 18th century visitors are shown the remains of a victim of the Vesuvius eruption which buried the town. Such scenes were often set-up so that gullible tourists could believe that they had 'discovered' a skeleton. From a print by Claessens after a drawing by Jacques Kuyper.

A victim of the destruction of Pompeii during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79AD Stock Photo

RMBPWM9K–A victim of the destruction of Pompeii during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79AD

This illustration from the late 1800s shows a recontructed view of Roman bronze bed or couch that was found in Pompeii, based on the work done by the Nicolini brothers (Felice and Fausto) in their book published in 1854. Pompeii was a town south of Rome on the Bay of Naples that was destroyed in the A.D. 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Stock Photo

RF2BFMG26–This illustration from the late 1800s shows a recontructed view of Roman bronze bed or couch that was found in Pompeii, based on the work done by the Nicolini brothers (Felice and Fausto) in their book published in 1854. Pompeii was a town south of Rome on the Bay of Naples that was destroyed in the A.D. 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

19th century engraving of body casts from Pompeii, Italy Stock Photo

RFEFP2X7–19th century engraving of body casts from Pompeii, Italy

This 1880s illustration of a wall painting uncovered at Pompeii shows cupids playing the game coquemitaine, which translates from French to Engish as the Bogeyman game, where someone tries to scare another person as the Bogeyman, The Bogeyman is a type of mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. Pompeii was a thriving and sophisticated Roman citythat was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Stock Photo

RF2G1ACXY–This 1880s illustration of a wall painting uncovered at Pompeii shows cupids playing the game coquemitaine, which translates from French to Engish as the Bogeyman game, where someone tries to scare another person as the Bogeyman, The Bogeyman is a type of mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. Pompeii was a thriving and sophisticated Roman citythat was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Engraving depicting some building tools found at Pompeii. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEW7M–Engraving depicting some building tools found at Pompeii. Dated 19th Century

This illustration from the late 1800s shows a reconstructed view of Roman wall decoration that was found in Pompeii, a town south of Rome on the Bay of Naples that was destroyed in the A.D. 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Stock Photo

RF2BFMG2H–This illustration from the late 1800s shows a reconstructed view of Roman wall decoration that was found in Pompeii, a town south of Rome on the Bay of Naples that was destroyed in the A.D. 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

RMP9H7GH–View of Pompeii at the moment of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D.79 showing residents fleeing in the streets near the large theatre, small theatre, Quadriportico dei Teatri, etc. Chromolithograph by Dietrich after an illustration by C. Gel from Antonio Niccolini’s Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii: Essaies et Restaurations), published by Fausto Niccolini, Naples, 1898. Antonio was grandson of the architect Antonio Niccolini Sr.

RF2AXW8NY–This illustration was done by Karl Weichardt (1846-1906) was a German architect and architectural painter. It shows an ancient Greek temple in Pompeii, the Roman town destroyed in 79 A.D. in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Excavations at Pompeii, Photogravure Print from the Original 1865 Painting by Edouard-Alexandre Sain, The Masterpieces of French Art by Louis Viardot, Published by Gravure Goupil et Cie, Paris, 1882, Gebbie & Co., Philadelphia, 1883 Stock Photo

RMKECJWR–Excavations at Pompeii, Photogravure Print from the Original 1865 Painting by Edouard-Alexandre Sain, The Masterpieces of French Art by Louis Viardot, Published by Gravure Goupil et Cie, Paris, 1882, Gebbie & Co., Philadelphia, 1883

This early 1900s illustration shows a triumphant Roman general - the drawing is based on a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii, the town south of Rome that was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The symbolism most likely represents Nike, the goddess of victory, crowning the general. Stock Photo

RF2C17CJY–This early 1900s illustration shows a triumphant Roman general - the drawing is based on a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii, the town south of Rome that was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The symbolism most likely represents Nike, the goddess of victory, crowning the general.

Antique illustration of Vesuvius smoking from the 1800s Stock Photo

RFT3KCRE–Antique illustration of Vesuvius smoking from the 1800s

This illustration shows view of an inner room of a house in Pompeii, with the color restoration based on recovered finds. Stock Photo

RFBRJ02J–This illustration shows view of an inner room of a house in Pompeii, with the color restoration based on recovered finds.

Old illustration of Pompeii forum, Italy Stock Photo

RFCWW0KK–Old illustration of Pompeii forum, Italy

The caption for this 1884 illustration reads; Vessels of War - paintings in Temple of Isis at Pompeii. The image is based on Nicolini’s drawing. The Temple of Isis, or Iseum, served the Isis cult and was not a public civil space. Isis herself must have held special meaning and value for the city of Pompeii. Stock Photo

RF2FJNYPB–The caption for this 1884 illustration reads; Vessels of War - paintings in Temple of Isis at Pompeii. The image is based on Nicolini’s drawing. The Temple of Isis, or Iseum, served the Isis cult and was not a public civil space. Isis herself must have held special meaning and value for the city of Pompeii.

Pompeii forum, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864 Stock Photo

RM2D5HFAX–Pompeii forum, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864

Italy. Pompeii. Ancient Roman town-city. Sreet of Tombs. Engraving. The Iberian Illustration. 1885. Later colouration. Stock Photo

RMDF95R2–Italy. Pompeii. Ancient Roman town-city. Sreet of Tombs. Engraving. The Iberian Illustration. 1885. Later colouration.

Black and white illustration depicting human corpses and building debris, mired in ash and lava in the center of a city street in Pompeii, Italy, with damaged buildings on either side, following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, 1906. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMPGMT6Y–Black and white illustration depicting human corpses and building debris, mired in ash and lava in the center of a city street in Pompeii, Italy, with damaged buildings on either side, following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, 1906. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

Baiae (Baia) was an ancient Roman town situated on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples, and now in the comune of Bacoli. It was a fashionable resort for centuries in antiquity, particularly towards the end of the Roman Republic, when it was reckoned as superior to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Capri by the super-rich who built luxurious villas here from 100 BC to 500 AD. It was notorious for its hedonistic offerings and the attendant rumours of corruption and scandal. Vesuvius can be seen smoking in the background. Stock Photo

RMWACM4N–Baiae (Baia) was an ancient Roman town situated on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples, and now in the comune of Bacoli. It was a fashionable resort for centuries in antiquity, particularly towards the end of the Roman Republic, when it was reckoned as superior to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Capri by the super-rich who built luxurious villas here from 100 BC to 500 AD. It was notorious for its hedonistic offerings and the attendant rumours of corruption and scandal. Vesuvius can be seen smoking in the background.

Engraving of explorers descending into the crater of Mount Vesuvius, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2W94W2W–Engraving of explorers descending into the crater of Mount Vesuvius, from The Underground World, circa 1878

A 19th Century view of Naples threatened by a volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a somma-stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, one of several volcanoes which form the Campanian volcanic arc. The eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, as well as several other settlements. It has erupted many times since, and is the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted within the last hundred years. Stock Photo

RMF1M0GA–A 19th Century view of Naples threatened by a volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a somma-stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, one of several volcanoes which form the Campanian volcanic arc. The eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae, as well as several other settlements. It has erupted many times since, and is the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted within the last hundred years.

The crater of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, 1797. Smoke emerging from the volcano, scientists observing from the crater's rim. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a sketch by Richard Duppa from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman and Rees, London, 1802. Stock Photo

RM2H5R68R–The crater of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, 1797. Smoke emerging from the volcano, scientists observing from the crater's rim. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a sketch by Richard Duppa from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman and Rees, London, 1802.

Map of the gulf of naples in italian language Stock Vector

RF2A3RYXR–Map of the gulf of naples in italian language

Illustration of a panoramic view of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, Italy Stock Photo

RF2PN4425–Illustration of a panoramic view of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, Italy

Engraving depicting the discovery of a bakery during an excavation in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEW7N–Engraving depicting the discovery of a bakery during an excavation in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century

Door of a house Pompeii doorway entrance handle keyhole Pompeian Architecture ancient Roman Vesuvius Stock Photo

RFC8GRR6–Door of a house Pompeii doorway entrance handle keyhole Pompeian Architecture ancient Roman Vesuvius

Excavation of the city gates of Pompeii, buried under volcanic ash from Vesuvius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after J.B. Hoessel from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802. Stock Photo

RMP6H3H9–Excavation of the city gates of Pompeii, buried under volcanic ash from Vesuvius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after J.B. Hoessel from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, ancient Roman city of Pompeii Stock Photo

RMMY7NPF–The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, ancient Roman city of Pompeii

Vintage illustration Eruption of Volcano Mount Vesuvius 1872, Climbing the mountain, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2X2KHA1–Vintage illustration Eruption of Volcano Mount Vesuvius 1872, Climbing the mountain, 19th Century

RM2A77FCD–Excavation of the city gates of Pompeii, buried under volcanic ash from Vesuvius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after J.B. Hoessel from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802.

engraving of Vesuvius smoking from the 1800s Stock Photo

RFT3G3B7–engraving of Vesuvius smoking from the 1800s

The Forum of Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background, after a photograph, ca 1876 / Das Forum von Pompeji mit dem Vesuv im Hintergrund, nach einer photographischen Aufnahme, ca 1876, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Stock Photo

RF2DB2XW2–The Forum of Pompeii with Vesuvius in the background, after a photograph, ca 1876 / Das Forum von Pompeji mit dem Vesuv im Hintergrund, nach einer photographischen Aufnahme, ca 1876, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,

Old illustration of Nola gate, Pompeii, Italy Stock Photo

RFCWW0HR–Old illustration of Nola gate, Pompeii, Italy

The caption for this 1884 illustration reads; Vessel of War - painting in Temple of Isis at Pompeii. The image is based on Nicolini’s drawing. The Temple of Isis, or Iseum, served the Isis cult and was not a public civil space. Isis herself must have held special meaning and value for the city of Pompeii. Stock Photo

RF2FJNYPY–The caption for this 1884 illustration reads; Vessel of War - painting in Temple of Isis at Pompeii. The image is based on Nicolini’s drawing. The Temple of Isis, or Iseum, served the Isis cult and was not a public civil space. Isis herself must have held special meaning and value for the city of Pompeii.

Old plan of Pompeii, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864 Stock Photo

RM2D5HFAN–Old plan of Pompeii, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864

This 1910 illustration shows a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii of Perseus and Andromeda. According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea Poseidon was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. The Greek hero Perseus rescued her—seen here in this painting. Stock Photo

RF2GH6XA3–This 1910 illustration shows a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii of Perseus and Andromeda. According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea Poseidon was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. The Greek hero Perseus rescued her—seen here in this painting.

Pencil drawing of Pompeii, ancient roman statue of apollo Stock Photo

RFT3KGMP–Pencil drawing of Pompeii, ancient roman statue of apollo

This 1880s illustration shows a fresco uncovered at Pompeii of Orpheus charming the animals with his lyre playing. In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a famed Thracian bard whose lyre music charmed even the wildest of animals and even plants, trees, and rocks (as seen here). The son of the Muse Calliope, he married the nymph Eurydice after taking part in the Argonaut expedition. According to Greek mythology, after a snake killed her, Orpheus went to Hades (the Underworld) to fetch her. Charmed by his music, the gods freed her, but on the condition that he not look at her until he reached the upper Stock Photo

RF2ET71K4–This 1880s illustration shows a fresco uncovered at Pompeii of Orpheus charming the animals with his lyre playing. In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a famed Thracian bard whose lyre music charmed even the wildest of animals and even plants, trees, and rocks (as seen here). The son of the Muse Calliope, he married the nymph Eurydice after taking part in the Argonaut expedition. According to Greek mythology, after a snake killed her, Orpheus went to Hades (the Underworld) to fetch her. Charmed by his music, the gods freed her, but on the condition that he not look at her until he reached the upper

Engraving of the city of Naples, the bay and Mount Vesuvius, from The Underground World, circa 1878 Stock Photo

RM2W94W4X–Engraving of the city of Naples, the bay and Mount Vesuvius, from The Underground World, circa 1878

This 1910 illustration of a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii shows the sea god Poseidon and a nymph. The Roman town of Pompeii, to the south of Rome, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Stock Photo

RF2GMGF30–This 1910 illustration of a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii shows the sea god Poseidon and a nymph. The Roman town of Pompeii, to the south of Rome, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Vintage illustration after a photograph of the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius in the background 1890s, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2M5EF38–Vintage illustration after a photograph of the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius in the background 1890s, 19th Century

This 1897 illustration shows the Genius of Wine and is taken from a mosaic at Pompeii. The ancients regarded the Genius as a higher power that creates and maintains life, assists at the begetting and birth of ever individual, determines the person’s character, tries to influence the person’s destiny for good, accompanies the person through life as a guardian spirit, and lives on in the Lares after the person’s death. This motif was uncovered in Pompeii, the Roman town buried in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It was part of a mosaic. Stock Photo

RF2A8N9TK–This 1897 illustration shows the Genius of Wine and is taken from a mosaic at Pompeii. The ancients regarded the Genius as a higher power that creates and maintains life, assists at the begetting and birth of ever individual, determines the person’s character, tries to influence the person’s destiny for good, accompanies the person through life as a guardian spirit, and lives on in the Lares after the person’s death. This motif was uncovered in Pompeii, the Roman town buried in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It was part of a mosaic.

RF2PKYMTG–Illustration of a panoramic view of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, Italy

This illustration from 1884 shows dealers in love, based on painting discovered at Stabiae in 1758. Cut from the wall of the luxurious Villa di Arianna at Stabiae, a coastal town south of Pompeii, this fresco depicts an older woman forcefully lifting a winged Cupid from a cage and offering it to a potential buyer. Since its discovery in the mid–1700s, this fresco has inspired numerous reproductions and adaptations in diverse media. Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompei Stock Photo

RF2E4N1YN–This illustration from 1884 shows dealers in love, based on painting discovered at Stabiae in 1758. Cut from the wall of the luxurious Villa di Arianna at Stabiae, a coastal town south of Pompeii, this fresco depicts an older woman forcefully lifting a winged Cupid from a cage and offering it to a potential buyer. Since its discovery in the mid–1700s, this fresco has inspired numerous reproductions and adaptations in diverse media. Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompei

Engraving depicting crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMKCEW7P–Engraving depicting crowds meeting to mark the 1800th anniversary of the burial of Pompeii. Dated 19th Century

This 1910 illustration shows Roman ships from a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii. Stock Photo

RF2GMGF2H–This 1910 illustration shows Roman ships from a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii.

Engraving depicting a view of Mount Vesuvius and it's crater from the south-west. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR4T0C–Engraving depicting a view of Mount Vesuvius and it's crater from the south-west. Dated 19th century

Pompeian Pompeii Architecture Interior Mansion column columns pillar fountain ancient Roman Vesuvius palace Stock Photo

RFC8M8NF–Pompeian Pompeii Architecture Interior Mansion column columns pillar fountain ancient Roman Vesuvius palace

Excavation of the military barracks with Doric columns at Pompeii, 18th century, buried under volcanic ash from Vesuvius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after J.B. Hoessel from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802. Stock Photo

RMP6H3DK–Excavation of the military barracks with Doric columns at Pompeii, 18th century, buried under volcanic ash from Vesuvius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after J.B. Hoessel from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802.

RM2A77FCE–Excavation of the military barracks with Doric columns at Pompeii, 18th century, buried under volcanic ash from Vesuvius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after J.B. Hoessel from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802.

Greco-Roman Antiquity - Pompeian Style, Decorative Architecture - A painted wall in Casa delle Suanotrici at Pompeii - By The Ornament 1880. Stock Photo

RF2G60J77–Greco-Roman Antiquity - Pompeian Style, Decorative Architecture - A painted wall in Casa delle Suanotrici at Pompeii - By The Ornament 1880.

Old illustration of House of Lucretius, Pompeii, Italy Stock Photo

RFCWW0D0–Old illustration of House of Lucretius, Pompeii, Italy

View of vesuvius over the ruins of pompeii Stock Photo

RMKJ343B–View of vesuvius over the ruins of pompeii

Small theater in Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864 Stock Photo

RM2D5HFDT–Small theater in Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Europe. Old XIX century engraved from Pompeii and Pompeiians by Marco Monnier, Le Tour du Monde 1864

Mount Vesuvius erupting, volcano in Italy near Pompeii Stock Photo

RMJF90F3–Mount Vesuvius erupting, volcano in Italy near Pompeii

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