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Pompeii is the famous city that was covered by volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Pompei is the modern city founded in 1891 near the site of the ancient ruins.
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What volcano buries Pompei?
Mount Vesuvius
What was the size of Pompeii?
The current geographical size of the modern city of Pompei is about 12 square km, or about 5 square miles. The ancient city of Pompeii (with 2 i's) was a prosperous city, with a busy port and popular resort. Two thirds of the city have been excavated, only a small part is accessible to the public, and takes days to walk through. The population was about 20,000 at the time of the eruption, August 24, 79 AD.
Was Pompeii founded in 1599?
no pompeii was founded many years before that but after the eruption of mount vesuvius, pompeii was rediscovered in 1599.
What is the capital of Pompeii?
The capital of Pompeii is Rome(thats what my teacher told me.)Rome is the capital of Italy not pompeiino. pompeii was a town in rome.
What is the closeist city to Pompeii?
Naples is the closest city to the ruins of Pompeii.
What plate boundary is Pompeii on?
was pompei on a destructive margin
When was Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompeii created?
Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei was created in 1901.
What is the size of Pompeii in kilometers?
Pompei, Italy - 4.6 square miles (not to be confused with the ancient city which is spelled 'Pompeii').
When was Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Pompeii created?
Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Pompei was created in 1926.
What are the release dates for Pompeii - 1907 II?
Pompei - 1907 II was released on: USA: 27 April 1907
What is the distance between Rome and Pompeii?
Rough distance in miles from Rome to Pompei is 130 miles or 209.17 Kilometers
What was the name of the town destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius in 79AD?
Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae were the cities that were mainly affected. The most famous city would be Pompeii.
What is the area of Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Pompeii?
The area of Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Pompei is 12 square kilometers.
How do you say Pompeii in Italian?
'Pompei' is an Italian equivalent of 'Pompeii'. It's pronounced 'pohm-peh'. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's located near the southern Italian city of Naples.
What actors and actresses appeared in La fanciulla di Pompeii - 1925?
The cast of La fanciulla di Pompei - 1925 includes: Leda Gys
Who is the protagonist in the dog of Pompeii?
Tito is the Protagonist in the short story "Dog of Pompei" because he is the main character.
What is pompeis most famous landmark?
Pompei is the modern Italy city, named after and built around Pompeii, an ancient Italian city destroyed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius. Its most famous landmark would be the ruins of Pompeii.
