An ancient street in Pompeii

A cobbled street and the remains of ancient houses

Ancient cobbled street in Pompeii, lined with the remains of Roman houses, with Mount Vesuvius in the background

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As we explore the archaeological site of Pompeii, we make our way along these ancient cobbled streets that have stood the test of time. On either side, the remains of Roman houses still reveal their stone and brick walls, doorways and openings.
It is easy to imagine the bustle that must once have filled these streets, before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius changed the fate of the city in 79 AD. The volcano can be seen in the background, a reminder of the event that froze Pompeii in time.
It is a rather unusual walk, where every street and every building tells a little of this fascinating story.