Pompeii: Life in a Roman Town 79CE

In 79CE, the cosmopolitan city of Pompeii and much of its surrounding area were buried under volcanic ash and pumice following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy. It was not until the mid-18th century that this city was slowly revealed to the world through archaeological excavations. Pompeii was a bustling and prosperous Roman town with around 20,000 inhabitants at the time of its destruction. Its strategic location, mild climate and fertile soil provided the impetus to the productive agricultural industry as well as the thriving fishing and shipping industries.

As Pompeii’s economy flourished, the city also grew culturally vibrant and people became more affluent. Over 270 objects from the Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei (SANP), including jewels, frescoes, sculptures and household items, will be on display to reconstruct Pompeii. Highlights include body casts of eight victims, who were ‘immortalised’ during their last moments when Mount Vesuvius erupted, gladiators’ gear, a mosaic fountain and frescoes from the House of the Golden Bracelet.


Cast Bodies: Young man covering his mouth with cloth from ash by Edgedale, on Flickr


Cast Bodies: Man trying to reach out to his woman by Edgedale, on Flickr


Cast Bodies: Young Woman covering her head by Edgedale, on Flickr

Untitled by Edgedale, on Flickr

2000 years old glass jar by Edgedale, on Flickr

All the photos above were shot at ISO 6400.

Where exactly is this place? They are just so amazing!

Wow! Your shots are so extraordinary. Cool.

Truly amazing! I agree! Where is this taken?

These are so unique which I seldom see, is this an exhibition in Singapore?

Very, very special. And nice too!