Archaeologists say it is being ruined by vandalism, pollution and neglect.
Archaeologists warn that Pompeii, which is decaying at an accelerating pace, has been underfunded for so long that its treasures are now in great danger of being lost forever. Every year two million tourists trek through the fragile ruins of Pompeii. The city was buried by a volcanic eruption in AD 79. The hordes of tourists and 50 years of mismanagement and neglect have taken its toll on the site which provides one of the best windows on everyday life in ancient Rome. Experts say that only international aid can now save the city and are relying on the help of the United Nation's Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation.