1. Originally Stabiae was a fortified settlement in the vesuvian area. Hidden by the historical eruption of the Vesuvius 79 A.D., the ancient Stabiae is still buried under the pyroclastic materials It was built on the Varano plain nearby to the sea from where it was possible to control both the port, where the present city of Castellammare di Stabia is located, and the important road network connected to the landing � stage.

Stabiae ist der Name einer befestigten Siedlung, welche heute noch unter dem Material des Ausbruches vom Vesuv 79 n. Chr. völlig verschüttet ist.