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Drone video offers virtual tour of Pompeii's new excavations

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-27

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has released a drone video offering a virtual tour of recent excavations, guided by director Massimo Osanna. The footage showcases newly unearthed domus, including the House of the Garden with its triclinium frescoes and painted portico, and the House of Orion featuring First Style paintings and a unique mosaic of Orion. The video also explores everyday life spaces, providing insight into the daily existence of the ancient city. Published on the MiBACT YouTube channel, the initiative is part of a broader effort by Italian museums and archaeological parks to maintain remote access to cultural heritage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key facts

  • Drone video provides virtual tour of Pompeii's new excavations
  • Massimo Osanna, director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, narrates the tour
  • Video features the House of the Garden with triclinium frescoes and painted portico
  • House of Orion includes First Style paintings and a unique Orion mosaic
  • Footage also covers everyday life spaces in Pompeii
  • Video available on MiBACT YouTube channel
  • Part of initiative to maintain remote access to cultural heritage during pandemic
  • Published in April 2020

Entities

Institutions

  • Archaeological Park of Pompeii
  • MiBACT
  • YouTube

Locations

  • Pompeii
  • Italy

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