The ancient Roman town of Pompeii was buried under volcanic ashes after the disastrous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. This natural catastrophe caused the destruction of houses, streets, temples and thousands of lives in a matter of hours; the city was hidden underneath the pumice and ash deposits for almost 1,700 years. Pompeii is still one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, providing people with an insight into the daily life of ancient Romans. From casts of bodies to preserved frescoes and bakeries, the ruins tell us about the sudden change nature brings into people’s lives.
