Mount Vesuvius is located in

Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world and it is located in Italy near the city of Naples. It is historically known for the eruption in AD 79 that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under volcanic ash. The volcano is considered active and remains under constant monitoring by scientists. The fertile soil around Mount Vesuvius supports agriculture making the area both dangerous and productive. Today millions of people live near the volcano despite the risks. Its legacy is not only geological but also cultural as it shaped Roman history and archaeological research.