Even if you can’t explore in person, enjoy a meander through the ancient streets to understand life of the Pompeii. Uncovering the excavations has offered us a fascinating insight into the lives of the ancient inhabitants. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, spewing detritus into the air, it buried the ancient city of Pompeii under a cloud of ash where it remained untouched for over 1500 years. Virtual Tour of Pompeii Wander the ancient streets of Pompeii to uncover the intriguing history of the city where time was stopped with the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD.