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Historically,
the disaster was believed to have happened on August 24. However,
archaeological discoveries—like a charcoal inscription unearthed in the
ruins—indicate the cataclysmic event actually took place later that
year, likely on October 24.
The sudden burial preserved the city under meters of volcanic debris, which you can explore further via the Britannica Pompeii Guide. For an overview of the events and the eyewitness account of Pliny the Younger, you can read the HISTORY.com Pompeii Article.
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