Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
excavation, Vesuvius, volcano, Roman archaeology
College
Humanities
Department
Comparative Arts and Letters
Abstract
Centuries of excavation around the south slope of Vesuvius has proven the volcanic eruption of 79 AD to be a boon to Roman archaeology and history. As multiple sites have been uncovered, archaeologists have viewed a snapshot in time. As a result, a great deal has been learned about the city of Pompeii and the surrounding area. It has become an essential resource and textbook example which Roman studies can scarcely avoid. However, for as much as this area surrounding Vesuvius has been uncovered, documented, and researched, the North Slope of the volcano has been largely ignored. Current excavations are now seeking to fill this gap in the knowledge base.
Recommended Citation
Sycamore, Kristina and Macfarlane, Dr. Roger
(2013)
"Excavation on the North Slope of Vesuvius: Establishing a Chronology,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 680.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/680