Life in Pompeii stopped in its tracks in 79 a.d. when the thriving city was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Today, excavations of this once booming city offer the best look anywhere at ancient Rome and remains of homes give a glimpse into Roman lifestyles.
In 79 A.D. a massive volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii when millions of tons of lava petrified the bodies of 2000 of its inhabitants.