Archaeologists have successfully reconstructed the ancient Garden of Hercules in Pompeii, one of the most iconic sites from the Roman era. This garden, which survived an earthquake in 62 A.D., was later buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., remaining hidden for nearly 1,900 years. The recent revitalization, undertaken by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, includes the planting of thousands of historically accurate plants, including 800 antique roses, 1,200 violets, and 1,000 ruscus plants, also known as butcher’s bloom. These plants are believed to have been cultivated for use in perfumes, giving the garden its nickname of a ‘perfume garden.’ The site, known as the House of the Perfumer, was built in the third century B.C., about 300 years before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The house, part of a larger residential complex, was used for selling flowers and was likely a center for the production of perfumes. The garden’s recreation provides insight into the Roman appreciation for floral aesthetics and their connection to perfumery, while also highlighting the extensive efforts of modern archaeologists to preserve and reconstruct ancient sites. The project showcases the enduring allure of Pompeii, as new discoveries continue to reveal the daily lives and activities of its ancient inhabitants.