The National Archaeological Museum of Naples, located in the historic center of the city, is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world. Founded in 1777 as the "Royal Museum", it is housed in an imposing building that was once the home of the Jesuit College. The museum boasts a vast collection of finds from the ancient cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabia, as well as from other locations in Campania. Among the most famous pieces on display are the statues and mosaics found in the domus and temples of these Roman cities buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The museum also houses an Egyptian section, with a large collection of Ancient Egyptian art and funerary objects. Among the most famous pieces is the statue of the Dancing Faun, which represents one of the greatest examples of Hellenistic art. The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is therefore a place not to be missed for lovers of art and ancient history.
