The city of Pompeii was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. The volcano is located near the Bay of Naples in Italy and is still considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to its proximity to populated areas. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, it destroyed and buried several towns and cities, including Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae. Despite the devastation, the eruption also helped preserve the cities under layers of ash, providing remarkable insights into life in the Roman Empire.