In ancient Rome, families had a personal demi god to which they worshipped.
Written Sep 10, 2002
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In ancient Rome, families had a personal demi god to which they worshipped.
Q: Hello, Does anyone know if you can visit both and if not, what's better: Herculaneum or Pompeii. Is the first better than the...

A: Yes, you can visit both, and as for which is better, well hmmm, they're both remarkable in their own ways. Pompei is spectacular for its size and Vesuvian backdrop,...
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The Ruins of the Roman Resort Town

I visited Herculaneum as a side-trip from Pompeii (which was a side trip from Sorrento). I enjoyed my visit to Herculaneum more than my visit to Pompeii, because there were fewer crowds and there was...
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Herculaneum - more than just another Pompeji

Herculamneum is much more than the " smaller brother " of Pompeji... ...In fact there a some reasons to visit Herculaneum as well, when you are interested in every-day-life of the old Romans
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On the same day I visited Pompeii, I also went to Ercolano. Ercolano (or also called Herculaneum) is quite similar to Pompeii, but not as well known. Herculaneum/Ercolano is located in the city of......
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Only part of Herculaneum has been excavated because a modern town sits atop most of it.
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Pompeii, the doomed city swallowed by Mount Vesuvius back in the time of ancient Rome.
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