The year is 62AD and a massive 7.5 earthquake has just devastated the city of Pompeii. The foundations of the city were shaken to the core, and the buildings, homes and temples suffered severe damage. Pompeii is located 241 Kilometers or 149 miles south of Rome and at the time was home to 20,000 Pompeiians. unfortunately for the population of Pompeii, the worst was yet to come.