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Amphitheatre of Pompeii
40.7513° N, 14.4950° E
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The Amphitheatre of Pompeii is one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatres. It is located in the ancient city of Pompeii, near Naples, and was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, that also buried the city of Pompeii and the neighbouring town of Herculaneum. Six bodies were found during the excavations.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Riot and ban
c. 59 AD
Earthquake damage and restoration
62 AD
Construction
c. 70 BC
Burial by Vesuvius
79 AD
Pink Floyd film
October 1971
Temporary museum installation
2015
David Gilmour concerts
July 2016
King Crimson performance
2018
Travis Scott filming
2023
Archaeological Features
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Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
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