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Risen from the Ashes: Unique Villas from Ancient City of Pompeii Open to Public After 40-Year Hiatus

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The ill-fated ancient Roman city of Pompeii perished in 79 AD after the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the settlement under volcanic ash and left it uninhabitable.

The renowned Pompeiian villa, the House of Lovers, reopened on Tuesday after completion of its restoration.

It had been shut down for almost half a century due to severe damage caused by an earthquake in 1980.

The building, containing unique frescos and engravings, was excavated in 1933.

Two other villas, the House of the Europa Ship and House of the Orchard, were also reopened to the public.

Have a peek inside the enigmatic life of the forsaken city in Sputnik's photo gallery.

© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaA fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Фреска в Casa del Frutteto, одном из трех отреставрированных домов, открытых для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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A fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaAn archaelogist works on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Археолог реставрирует фреску на вилле Casa degli Amanti в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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An archaelogist works on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaFrescos are pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Фрески на вилле Casa del Frutteto в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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Frescos are pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaA fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Фреска на вилле Casa del Frutteto в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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A fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaA fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Фреска в Casa del Frutteto, одном из трех отреставрированных домов, открытых для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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A fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaAn archaelogist works on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Археолог реставрирует фреску на вилле Casa degli Amanti в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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An archaelogist works on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaAn archaelogist works on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Работа археологов в Casa degli Amanti, одном из трех отреставрированных домов, открытых для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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An archaelogist works on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / CIRO DE LUCAA fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Фреска в Casa del Frutteto, одном из трех отреставрированных домов, открытых для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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A fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaArchaeologists work on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti",one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Работа археологов в Casa degli Amanti, одном из трех отреставрированных домов, открытых для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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Archaeologists work on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti",one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / CIRO DE LUCADario Franceschini, Italian Culture Minister, looks on in one of three restored domus (ancient houses) that has reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Министр культуры Италии Дарио Франческини рассматривает фрески в доме, открытом для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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Dario Franceschini, Italian Culture Minister, looks on in one of three restored domus (ancient houses) that has reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaA fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Фреска в Casa del Frutteto, одном из трех отреставрированных домов, открытых для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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A fresco is pictured inside the House of Orchard "Casa del Frutteto", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
© REUTERS / Ciro De LucaArchaeologists work on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
Работа археологов в Casa degli Amanti, одном из трех отреставрированных домов, открытых для публики в Помпеях - Sputnik International
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Archaeologists work on a fresco in the House of Lovers "Casa degli Amanti", one of three restored domus (ancient houses) reopened to the public at the archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy, 18 February 2020.
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