World-renowned POMPEII: The exhibition coming to Cincinnati

Contributed Cincinnatians will soon experience the sights, sounds and sensations of the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius that left a city frozen in time. “POMPEII: The Exhibition,” now open at Cincinnati Museum Center, brings more than 150 priceless artifacts from historic Pompeii to the Queen City.& “Pompeii is a remarkable story that exists as both ancient legend and archaeological treasure, providing a timeless snapshot of daily life in the Roman Empire,” said Elizabeth Pierce, president/CEO of Cincinnati Museum Center. “We’re honored to be entrusted with these archaeological treasures and to once again bring the world to Cincinnati, and to do so in immersive fashion as we transport guests back in time to a period of splendor and a day of timeless catastrophe.” On Aug. 24, 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii, a thriving port city of the Roman Empire, was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, burying the city – and its people – for more than 1,700 years. Photo providedPhoto providedPhoto providedPhoto providedDr. Steven Ellis, Associate Professor of Classics, has a new book out about his research in Pompeii. Photo provided by Andrew Higley/University of Cincinnati Credit: Andrew Higley/University of CincPhoto provided by Darryl...