Amedeo Maiuri

Italian archaeologist

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Amedeo Maiuri was an Italian archaeologist who led excavations at Pompeii from 1924 to 1961. His work, which began after World War II, involved uncovering large areas of the city and clearing debris outside its walls. Maiuri's efforts contributed to the ongoing preservation and study of this ancient Roman city, which was famously buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The volcanic ash preserved Pompeii, offering an unparalleled glimpse into daily life in the ancient world.1

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Pompeii
History of excavations
…intensive excavation was resumed under Amedeo Maiuri, who was in charge of the excavations from 1924 to 1961. Large areas were uncovered to the south of the Via dell’Abbondanza, in Regions I and II, and the debris piled outside the city walls was cleared away. This revealed the Porta (Gate)…
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…intensive excavation was resumed under Amedeo Maiuri, who was in charge of the excavations from 1924 to 1961. Large areas were uncovered to the south of the Via dell’Abbondanza, in Regions I and II, and the debris piled outside the city walls was cleared away. This revealed the Porta (Gate)…
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