The flourishing Roman centerlikely founded in the 7th or 6th century BCEbecame known for its vibrant culture and life.
The massive cloud of ash buried everything and killed everyone in its path.
For centuries, the world has been piecing together the events of this destructive event.
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Lost, forgotten, unseen, and untouched, Pompeii was rediscovered and properly unearthed in 1748.
Pompeii boasted frescoes and architecture as well as important construction projects, such as an aqueduct and amphitheater.
Pompeii may have faced a tragic end, but it will not soon be forgotten.
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