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Pompeii
- A Captivating Guide to the City in Ancient Rome That Was Buried Because of the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius During the Rule of the Roman Empire
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Discover the mysteries and secrets of Pompeii, the city that disappeared in the fires of Mount Vesuvius and was buried for centuries.
Pompeii was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which buried at least 2,000 unlucky people. Pompeii became a mysterious tomb, hiding secrets of Rome and other civilizations that influenced the life and culture of the city and its people. Who were the Pompeiians, and how did they live before that dreadful day? What did the last days of Pompeii look like, and did the Pompeiians know that the fate of their city would be sealed that day, not to be uncovered for centuries to come?
Explore the unburied streets of Pompeii that were once teeming with life and discover what made the beautiful city of Pompeii so important to the Roman Empire. In this audiobook, you will also learn:
- Revolutionary discoveries and findings unveiled in archaeological excavations
- The politics, wars, and civilizations that formed the colorful cultural milieu of Pompeii
- Personal stories of Pompeiians that have survived to the present day
- How Pompeii became one of the richest and wealthiest cities in the Roman Empire
- Art, architecture, festivities, social classes, entertainment, food, culture, religion, and hidden treasures - everything that comprised life for a common Pompeiian
- What a regular day in Pompeii looked like and what messages Pompeiians used to write on the city walls
- The last days preceding the eruption in Pompeii
- Hour-by-hour reconstruction of the fateful day that brought demise and destruction to Pompeii
Click “buy” to unlock the secrets of Pompeii and unveil the mysteries and hidden treasures that had once been concealed for centuries.
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- Ruth-Anne
- 2023-03-19
Well paced review
This is a good overview of the city life of Pompeii including the devastation caused by Mt. Vesuvius. I wished it was a bit longer, however it was still well done and quite interesting.
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- Norlaine Thomas
- 2023-10-20
Very informative!
I have been listening to this as I travel across Italy. I will be visiting Pompeii tomorrow and I feel I have a good knowledge foundation to begin my exploration, thanks to this audio book.
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