Herculaneum: Quick Facts

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Sunlit view of the ancient stone ruins of Herculaneum in Campania, Italy, with excavated walls and columns, modern buildings in the distance, and Mount Vesuvius on the horizon.

Map of southern Europe highlighting Italy, with a red star marking the location of Herculaneum near the southwest coast, designating it as a World Heritage Site. Surrounding countries, major islands, and bodies of water such as the Tyrrhenian Sea and Mediterranean Sea are also labeled.

Herculaneum: arched chambers

Ancient stone ruins of Herculaneum with partially standing walls and arches, set below a modern town in Ercolano, Italy.

House of Neptune and Amphitrite

Herculaneum: shop remains

Herculaneum: House of the Relief of Telephus

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Vairano Patenora: castle

Campania

region, Italy

Italy

country, Europe

Roman Forum

ancient Rome

ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia

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Philodemus

Greek poet and philosopher

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