Doomsday in Pompeii
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In 79 AD, after centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the surrounding cities with a thick layer of volcanic ash, pumice and mud. One such city was Pompeii. , The eruption had killed thousands. But the pumice and mud formed a natural and unique ‘time capsule’ that preserved the buildings, sculptures and even human remains.
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