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Ancient Pompeii
A trip to Italy is not complete unless you visit the ancient city of Pompeii, a city once lost to the world for over a millennium after the eruption by Mount Vesuvius in August 24-25, 79 AD. Pompeii Pompeii was a resort city that housed the summer homes of the Roman rich and elite. There may … Continue reading
Categories: Italy Travel, Travel Tips
Tags: earthquake, mount vesuvius, pliny the younger, pompeii, roman empire, volcano
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