Herculaneum

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Herculaneum Andrew Wallace-Hadrill Summary In ad 79, the volcano Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock, and leaving them remarkably wel l preserved for centuries. In ad 79, the volcano Vesuvius erupted, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and rock, and leaving them remarkably well preserved for centuries. While Pompeii has been extensively written about and popularized, the remains of its sister city, a smaller yet wealthier community close to the sea, are less widely known, but they have yielded spectacular archaeological evidence.Herculaneum is based on the latest excavation work and incorporates much new material that has revolutionized our understanding of the site. The book draws on a decade’s work with the Herculaneum Conservation Project which has begun to reverse the neglect of previous years which had reduced this extraordinary site to a critical condition. Illustrated with more than 300 newly taken colour photographs and archive illustrations, plus eight spectacular 360-degree panoramas, it is the definitive overview of what we know and understand about Herculaneum, of what is still unknown and mysterious, and of the potential for future discoveries in both archaeological and political contexts. Highlights By Andrew Wallace-Hadrill Details ISBN: 9788881801442 Author: Andrew Wallace-Hadrill Format: Paperback Language: Italian Publication date: 3 March 2026 Condition: New Rating: 0.00 About the authors Andrew Wallace-Hadrill and Claudia Coverso More about this book Reviews Average rating: 0.00/5 · 0 reviews Show more