Lava rock buried Pompeii under 18-20 ft. When the volcano erupted and spewed lava into the air, it cooled on the way down and turned to rock. Just imagine what it was like feeling the earth shake violently snd seeing fire raining from the sky and pelting everying in site.
1, 2, 3, 4 pictures of a typical home. homes had same plan with three sections. summer and winter areas and the dining area. They had an opening in the ceiling that allowed rain water in which collected and poured into the cistern.
5. white stone in floors would illuminate in oil lantern light
6. main street of Pompeii stone road stepping stones more than 2000 yeas oldLes mer