👉 Pompeii, also known as Pompeiiia, is a city in Italy. It was located on the island of Capri and is considered one of the most ancient cities in Europe. The name "Pompeii" comes from an Italian word that means "pompe" (water) or "mountain". The city was once the capital of the Roman Empire, but it fell into ruin around 79 AD due to earthquakes caused by the eruption of Mount Vesuv