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The destruction of Pompeii occurred in 79 CE when the nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius, violently erupted

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How did the Vesuvius eruption kill people in Pompeii ...
The destruction of Pompeii occurred in 79 CE when the nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius, violently erupted and buried the city in thick layers of ash and pumice.
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.
  • Pompeii - Wikipedia
    Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy · 7th–6th century BC · AD 79.
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  • Pompeii | Eruption, Map, Population, History, Ruins, & Facts - Britannica
    Pompeii and Mount VesuviusMount Vesuvius rising up over the ruins of the ancient Roman city Pompeii. * Why is Pompeii famous? The ...
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