Incredible Facts About Italy’s History You Need to Know
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6The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 had a profound impact on Italy’s history.
The eruption buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under layers of volcanic ash, preserving them for centuries and offering invaluable insights into daily life during the Roman Empire. Excavations have unearthed remarkably preserved buildings, artifacts, and even plaster casts of the volcano’s victims.
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