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Pompeii 2023 PART 3 Walking the Ancient Streets
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Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The preserved site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore. ― Google • Location: Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy • Date: August 24, 79 ce britannica.com • Founded: 7th–6th century BC • Area: 64 to 67 ha (170 acres) • Coordinates: 40°45′0″N 14°29′10″E / 40.75000°N 14.48611°E • Destruction • What destroyed Pompeii? • Pompeii is famous because it was destroyed in 79 CE when a nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius, erupted, covering it in at least 19 feet (6 meters) of ash and other volcanic debris. The city's quick burial preserved it for centuries before its ruins were discovered in the late 16th century. • britannica.com • https://www.britannica.com • The main cause of death • What was the main cause of death in Pompeii? • The estimated 2,000 people who died in the ancient Roman city when they could not escape were not overwhelmed by the lava, but rather asphyxiated by the gases and ashes and later covered in volcanic debris to leave a mark of their physical presence millennia later. Mar 22, 2021 • Vesuvius killed people of Pompeii in 15 minutes, study suggests. • theguardian.com • https://www.theguardian.com • Warning signs • Pompeii warning signs • The volcano showed signs that it was about to erupt in 79 AD. In the lead-up to the eruptions, there were a series of earthquakes. Unbeknownst to the citizens of Pompeii and Herculaneum, these were signs of things to come. In 62 AD, there was a massive earthquake that flattened many buildings. • 11 Amazing Facts about Mount Vesuvius - Pompeii Tours • pompeiitours.it • https://www.pompeiitours.it
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