Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii im 79 AD In 79 AD Mt. Vesuvius erupted and distroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Thousands of people were killed. The ruins have been partially uncovered. Reserach the topic and test your knowledge. Tools This activity was created by a Quia Web subscriber. To learn how to make your own, just like this, click here.