Pompeii, AD 79
Exhibition
On the morning of August 24, AD 79, the volcano Vesuvius woke in fury and rained destruction upon a region along the Bay of Naples. Whole peoples and cities vanished in the disaster. Thanks to the diligence of dedicated archaeologists, we now can experience the sense of life that pulsed through Pompeii before that day. This Humanities Texas traveling exhibition recreates the layout of the city and the typical activities of inhabitants as they went about their daily lives and planned for the future. The impact of discovering its buildings, its people, and its culture is unforgettable. For more information, contact Southlake Public Library.
August 10 – September 18, 2015
Map
Peristyle garden of a house excavated from the ashes at Pompeii. Photograph from the exhibition Pompeii, AD 79.