79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. 2,000 people were dead in the aftermath. Tons of ash buried Pompeii and it was unrecognizable. Pompeii was not rediscovered until 1748. Many explorers was shocked to find it buried under ash, dust, and debris. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius also destroyed communities: Herculaneum, Stabiae, Torre, and Annunziata. Even though the destruction of Pompeii was immense, ancient artifacts was preserved and led future explorers…
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