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Destruction of Roman Cities by Volcano

Mount Vesuvius · Pompeii · Campania · Italy

Mount Vesuvius erupted violently, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under layers of ash and pumice. The catastrophic event caused widespread destruction and loss of life...

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