The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is taking a new step toward the future of cultural promotion with the launch of Portyl, an augmented reality app that allows users to explore the ancient city as it appeared before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Through a combination of scientific rigor, advanced technologies, and immersive reconstructions, the project aims to offer the public a unique experience.
The project kicks off with the reopening to the public, on June 24, 2026, of the House of the Lyre Player, one of the largest houses in Pompeii. The building becomes the first site included in the initiative and is transformed into a digital archaeology laboratory, where historical research, virtual reconstruction, and storytelling intertwine to shed new light on a complex archaeological context.
