👉 Vesuvians are a group of ancient Greek cities and towns that were located in what is now southern Italy. These cities, which flourished during the Roman Empire, had extensive trade routes with Egypt and other civilizations, as well as cultural influence from their neighbors to the east. The term "vesu" means "city" or "town," but it's unclear whether this refers specifically to these ancient cities, which are often considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in Italy. The term
