Claim: The ruins of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum lie near Naples.
Evidence: In the immediate vicinity of Naples are numerous culturally and historically significant sites , including the Palace of Caserta and the Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius , Herculaneum -LRB- Italian : Ercolano -RRB- was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD.