The circular tomb—used through history as a fortress, a sculpture garden and an entertainment venue—reopens as a museum after an €11m restoration

Decision to take case to court prompted a public outcry and an online petition

Massimo Osanna, the man leading the ancient city's restoration, has turned the site around—but there is still work to do

Despite earlier threats to withdraw vital European funding, officials are expected to extend deadline to finance work in 2016 and 2017

Even sites associated with the Prophet's family make way for skyscrapers and mega-hotels

Funds for Great Pompeii Project could be withdrawn as lack of staff and red tape stifle efforts to save site