Pompeii Is Much Larger Than Most People Realize - And Most of It Is Still BuriedNearly one-third of the Roman city remains buried beneath volcanic ash.Joseph PickettMar 13, 2026∙ Paid65ShareThe turnstile clacks as I walk through the entrance to Pompeii.Visitors enter Pompeii through ancient city gates each day. Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.Each year, about four million people pass th…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Joseph Pickett.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.