Pompeii...largely preserved under the ash, the excavated city offers a unique snapshot of Roman life buried under 6 to 6 meters of the volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius frozen at the moment it was buried. A wealthy town of a population of 11,000 enjoying fine public buildings and luxurious private houses with lavish decorations, furnishings and works of art which were the main attractions of the early excavation...ladies and gentlemen we present from the ancient home of Rome ...Pompeii...