Who first excavated Pompeii?
architect Domenico Fontana
The ruins at Pompeii were first discovered late in the 16th century by the architect Domenico Fontana. Herculaneum was discovered in 1709, and systematic excavation began there in 1738.
Why is Pompeii not fully excavated?
And because of poor drainage, rain was particularly damaging to the site. To stabilize the excavated part of the city, it was decided to excavate the three-kilometer perimeter around the unexcavated part — known as Regio V — leaving a space between the ruins and the third of Pompeii that has never been explored.
What was found during recent excavations at Pompeii?
Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery
- Archaeologists in Italy have unveiled a ceremonial chariot they discovered near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
- The four-wheeled carriage was found near a stable where three horses were uncovered back in 2018.
How did Domenico Fontana Discover Pompeii?
“Pompeii was first rediscovered in 1599” by Domenico Fontana. He was digging up a new course for the river Sarno. He had dug a channel underground when he discovered the city. Although Fontana may have found the Pompeii, it was in fact Rocco Gioacchino de Alcubiere who began the first excavation on the city.
Are there new excavations going on in Pompeii?
POMPEII. NEW EXCAVATIONS IN REGIO V. 270 years after the discovery of Pompeii, the Archaeological Park celebrates its wonders by announcing new ongoing excavations in Regio V
Why did they dig up the wedge at Pompeii?
The excavation of the wedge is bringing structures and finds from private and public rooms to light, which will contribute towards the enrichment of our understanding of the site and the advance of archaeological research.
When was the Regio V of Pompeii discovered?
270 years after the discovery of Pompeii, the Archaeological Park celebrates its wonders by announcing new ongoing excavations in Regio V On the 23rd March 1748, ten years after the discovery of Herculaneum, a fortunate discovery of certain finds in the vicinity of Civita, refocused the attention of the Bourbon excavations to this area.
Are there any other cult sites in Pompeii?
Few other cult places in Pompeii can provide such detailed contextual information. While remarkable in terms of architectural remains and associated votive deposits, the unsystematic nature of early excavations at most religious sites hinders the possibility of reconstructing their sequence of use.