<p>At the famous archaeological site of Pompeii.
</p><p>It is on the slopes of Vesuvius. The ancient city probably developed from a small town that existed in the 8th century BC, based on an Osco-Campanian settlement. In the 6th century BC to avoid falling into the hands of the Etruscans, based in Capua, Pompeii entered into an alliance with the Cumaeans of Greek origin.
</p><p>The Etruscans conquered Pompeii and ruled it from 525 to 474 BC. When it fell into Greek rule. Various other rulers including the Samnites, until they fell under Rome's control between 89 and 80 BC.
</p><p>Devestating earthquake in 62 AD, followed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD which burried the city for all time.
</p><p>It wasn't first excavated until the 17th and 18th centuries.
</p><p>On our way to the exit, afte a 2 hour tour.
</p><p>This is  The Temple of Apollo in Pompeii.
</p><p>Also known as Santuario di Apollo (Sanctuary of Apollo).
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Vesuvius behind.
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/39415781@N06">Elliott Brown</a> from Birmingham, United Kingdom
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