The tragic but fascinating sight of the streets of Pompei, an ancient city destroyed by avolcano eruption. The city was well preserved under the layers of igneous rock. The streetstake visitors back to the past with reminders of how locals once lived. (Kiley Williams)
The well-preserved red and yellow ancient frescos within the houses of Pompei. Thequality of colors and details displayed the wealth of a household. (Kiley Williams)
A horrifying sight of one of the frozen people of Pompei. The statue was created by takingmold of the indents of bodies within the igneous rock. This person is believed to have died by smoke exhaustion because people that die this way often lay on their stomach covering their face with their arms (Kiley Williams)
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Thousands of years after so much death, life is reclaiming the land. Grass and flowers grow among the ruins of the city. (Kiley Williams)
In many of the houses in Pompei there are little statues that the household would pray tosuch as these ones which resemble people’s faces. (Kiley Williams)
Dusk settles over the coastline of Sorrento. The lights from the restaurants and houses shine from the dark hills as the pink sky fades. (Kiley Williams)
City lights from Naples and Pompeii and the towering Mount Vesuvius can be seen in Sorrento. (Kiley Williams)
The unbelievable Faragliono cliffs emerge out of the blue sea and trails of speed boats tread the waters. (Kiley Williams)
Lazy cats lounge outside their house among the flowerpots with classy vespas in the back ground. (Kiley Williams)
Cliffs and a city meet the sea on the dreamy island of Capri. (Kiley Williams)
The bright blue waves splash and sparkle in the sun. (Kiley Williams)
Kiley Williams is this academic years Photographer for The Gannon Knight. Kiley is a junior biology major from St. Mary’s PA. A fun fact about Kiley is that she can drive a forklift.
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