By Fire And Ashes
Can you imagine a city from over 1,500 years ago preserved in its original state to this very day? The ancient city of Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash in 79 AD. The city’s burial was caused by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius’ volcano. For a millennium and a half, the city along with its population was kept intact under the rubble. The lack of air and moisture made it possible to be preserved. The exact positions of those who were killed was even preserved. Pompeii has been a major tourist destination for 250 years and recently the Italian city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
By Fire And Ashes
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