Sep 102007
Herculaneum is an ancient Roman town, located in the territory of the current commune of Ercolano. Its ruins can be found in the Italian region of Campania. Great spot for archaeological sightseeing tour in Italy.
It is most famous for having been destroyed, along with Pompeii, in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius beginning on August 24, AD 79, which buried them in superheated pyroclastic material that has solidified into volcanic tuff. 150 skeletons were found near the beach, many of which showed evidence of lead poisoning because lead seeped into the syrup of cheap wine, which was stored in lead containers.
Herculaneum GPS coordinates: 40°48′21″N, 14°20′51″E
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