Discover the untold stories emerging from the ongoing excavations at Pompeii in this revelatory new history by the Director of Pompeii, Gabriel Zuchtriegel. This book offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the city as it existed before the catastrophe of 24 August 79 CE, revealing astonishing insights into how its inhabitants truly lived.

Explore the remnants of daily life—unmade beds, abandoned tools, and captivating works of art like exquisite frescos and mosaics—that paint a vivid picture of the people who called Pompeii home, what mattered to them, and the moments leading up to their final hours.

• Revelatory new history from the Director of Pompeii, Gabriel Zuchtriegel.
• Shares untold stories emerging from the vast areas of Pompeii currently being excavated.
• Reconstructs the catastrophe of 79 CE while detailing daily life, art, and culture before the disaster.
• Proves the continuing relevance of ancient history to the modern world.
• Features contributions from translator Jamie Bulloch.

• Author: Gabriel Zuchtriegel
• Translator: Jamie Bulloch
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 21 May 2026
• Publisher: Hodder Press
• Print Length: 256 pages
• ISBN-10: 139973119X
• ISBN-13: 978-1399731195
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 2 x 19.4 cm
• Weight: 220 g

For anyone fascinated by Roman civilization and the haunting legacy of Pompeii, The Buried City offers a deeply moving and essential read that brings the ancient world closer than you think.