10 Mind Boggling Facts About The Destruction Of Pompeii

Domenico Fontana

Architect Domenico Fontana visited the site of the volcanic chaos years later and unearthed some frescos and items with a strong sexual theme. Instead of reporting the items, he decided to rebury them in the dirt and dust.

Rediscovering

Following Domenico Fontanas discoveries, the city had to remain dormant for another 150 years until it was rediscovered for a second time in 1748. Spanish military engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre found the city this time, with many of the buildings intact.