Harlan Dickson (DD 708) - Naval Cruise Book

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Temple of Jupiter— Pompeii POMPEII- Pompeii merits special attention, as it represents one of the world ' s finest example- - of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures of almost twenty centuries ago. It is the onl instance of an entire city of this era being preserved complete. Its remarkable stati of preservation is due to the manner ot its destruction. Founded originally by the Greeks, it became a popular resort for the fashionable of Rome, and the architecture of the city shows both influences. In the year 79 A.D., the city was completely destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. It lay covered with about twenty feet of dry volcanic ash and pumice, almost forgotten for about 1700 years. About the year 1750 the excavation of the city was started and is still continuing. Almost three-quarters of the city is now uncovered and open to visitors. At first, most of the objects were removed to museums, but later excavations have attempted to leave things just as they were originally. Many bodies, both human and animal were found in a fine state of preservation due to the long interment under the dry ashes, and many statues, .jewelry, paintings and pieces of furniture are visible for inspection. Those of us who toured Pompeii wandered down its stone paved streets, deeply rutted from the passage of many chariots, and spent hours visiting the many spots of interest. Particularly impressive were the original paintings on the walls of the buildings, with their colors still bright and clear after 2000 years.

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A Cathedrol of Rome. Church visited during tour.

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L jr UPPER LEFT- Along Pompeii ' s streets LOWER LEFT- Ancient pool— featuring statue of smell bo . Pompeii ' s Bakery- oven and kilns. LOWER RIGHT- Columns of temple.