Location:
Italy
Coordinates:
40.7000, 14.4833
Events at Stabiae (2)
79
ID: 5938
August 24, 79
Pliny the Elder reaches Stabiae - dines calmly with friends, takes bath, sleeps despite falling pumice, trapped by contrary winds
ID: 5938
79
ID: 5940
August 25, 79
Death of Pliny the Elder - morning, attempts escape, collapses on beach from volcanic gases (had asthma), dies at 56, body recovered intact
ID: 5940