num_pages: 168
description: Recounts the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the city of Pompeii under volcanic ash, describes what daily life was like in the city, and discusses the excavation of the archaeological site
language: English
title: Pompeii: The Vanished City
titlecomplete: Pompeii: The Vanished City (Lost Civilizations)
genres: Ancient History, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 70
series: Lost Civilizations
publisher: Time Life Education