Government calls emergency at Pompeii The cabinet on Friday declared a year-long official state of emergency at the archaeological site of Pompeii because of ''the continuing state of neglect and degradation the site has been in now for a long time''.

Pompeian produce on show Ancient fruit and vegetable gardens recreated - Fruit trees, vegetables, and medical and sacred plants that once grew in the gardens of Pompeii went on show to the public on Tuesday.

Pompeii tourist cap row breaks out Visitor limit would ruin local tourism, critics say - Pompeii tourist operators were hot under the collar on Monday after the regional government let slip plans to cap the number of tourists allowed to visit the archaeological site and open it to private business initiatives.