10 Inspiring Forgotten Ruins Reclaimed By Nature

Forgotten Ruin In Italy: Pompei

Even though this “Forgotten Ruin” is not exactly “Forgotten,” we couldn’t write an article like this and not mention Pompei! This once lively Roman city in southern Italy was famously destroyed and buried beneath ash in AD 79 when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

Around 2,000 people vanished within the rubble, and it remained concealed under tons of ash and rock until its sprawling ruins were unearthed in 1748. It’s considered one of Europe’s richest archaeological sites.

The city remained incredibly intact because of the volcanic ash and debris and helped archaeologists learn about Roman society and everyday life.

The site is so enormous that you could spend days exploring its streets and buildings, including villas, baths, gardens, temples, brothels, and arenas. Not to mention the wealth of artifacts, mosaics, statues, and frescoes that survived despite the cataclysmic event.