Opens Friday, September 14, 2012
What nature destroyed, it also preserved. Hundreds of
exceptional artifacts offer an insider's glimpse into the daily
life -- and tragic end -- of this ancient Roman city that was
destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. On display
are archaeological treasures that lay buried in Pompeii's ruins,
preserved as if sealed in a time capsule. Highlights include marble
and bronze sculptures, jewelry, gold coins, everyday household
items, and more. Visitors will uncover the treasures of a city
steeped in legend, examine casts of the volcano's victims frozen in
their last moments, and discover the power of volcanoes past and
present.