1900 years ago, Pompeii was a thriving Roman town built at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. It was a very advanced society with fancy homes and gardens. Aquaducts provided water for irrigation systems and water pipes. Unfortunately, Pompeii was devastated when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The city was buried in 30 feet of volcanic ash and the people were buried alive. Today it is an amazing archaeological wonder because the lavish temples, mansions and paintings have been perfectly preserved; excavations continue a the site.
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| Mt. Vesuvius |
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| The Forum |
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| Street with Stepping Stones & Sidewalk |
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