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New excavations at the archaeological site of Pompeii, photos
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New excavations begin in Pompeii
New excavations have begun in the central area of the park of Pompeii (Italy). The archaeological site is known worldwide and attracts tourists from all over the globe.
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Where are the new excavations located
The new excavations within the city's prcheological park near Naples are part of the project initiated in Insula 10 of Regio IX, along Via di Nola.
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The concerned area
It covers an area of about 3200 square metres, almost an entire city block of the ancient city of Pompeii buried by the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD.
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The number of visitors
In 2019, the excavations of Pompeii attracted around 4 million tourists. After the forced stop during the pandemic, the archaeological site has once again become very popular with visitors. An estimated 3 million people will visit in 2022.
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An image of the new excavations
An aerial view of the new area where excavations in Pompeii have begun.
