The Buried Cities: Pompeii and Herculaneum/ by Alfonso De Franciscis,

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De Franciscis, Alfonso

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TextPublication details: Novara; Istituto Geograficio De Agostini; 1978Description: 186 pSubject(s):

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709.45 FRA 23 5217

Summary: "The Buried Cities: Pompeii & Herculaneum" by Alfonso De Franciscis explores the archaeological significance and historical context of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were famously destroyed and preserved by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The book examines the daily lives of the inhabitants, the artistic and architectural achievements of the cities, and the process of excavation and conservation that has revealed their hidden treasures. De Franciscis delves into the social, economic, and cultural aspects of these cities, providing insights into Roman life during the imperial period. He discusses the archaeological methods used to uncover the sites, the challenges faced in preserving the ruins, and the ongoing impact of the discoveries on our understanding of Roman civilization.

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"The Buried Cities: Pompeii & Herculaneum" by Alfonso De Franciscis explores the archaeological significance and historical context of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were famously destroyed and preserved by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The book examines the daily lives of the inhabitants, the artistic and architectural achievements of the cities, and the process of excavation and conservation that has revealed their hidden treasures.

De Franciscis delves into the social, economic, and cultural aspects of these cities, providing insights into Roman life during the imperial period. He discusses the archaeological methods used to uncover the sites, the challenges faced in preserving the ruins, and the ongoing impact of the discoveries on our understanding of Roman civilization.

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