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Was the entire city of Pompeii buried under ash and pumice in A.D 79?
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Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
Yes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
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∙ 12y agoYes, the entire city of Pompeii was buried under the debris from the volcano, as well as much of the surrounding area.
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When did pompaii get destroyd by a volcano?
Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The eruption buried the city under several meters of volcanic ash and pumice, preserving it remarkably well over the centuries.
How much ash covered the people 79 a.d.?
You need to specify the location you are referring to. If you are referring to Pompeii, it was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash and pumice. If you are referring to Herculaneum, which was nearer to Mount Vesuvius, it was buried by about 20 metres (50--60 feet) of ash and pumice
Town which was buried by the eruption of mount vesuvius in ad 79?
Pompeii was a Roman city near what is now Naples, Italy.Pompeii was partially destroyed and buried under ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
What damage did the 79 AD eruption in pompeii do?
the eruption on Pompeii was very destrutive it killed very living thing in Pompeii because they couldn't escape.The ocean was blocked by title waves because of the under ground plate movement. So they were buried alive in ash.....
What city of Pompeii was destroyed?
Herculaneum was destroyed along with other small villas and Pompeii during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried the villas under 4-6 feet of ash and mud.
Was the entire city of Pompeii buried under ash and punice in ad 79?
Yes, the whole place was buried and many communities surrounding it as well.
What is the buried city called?
The buried city is commonly referred to as Pompeii. It was an ancient Roman city located near modern Naples, Italy, that was buried under volcanic ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The well-preserved remains of Pompeii provide insight into daily life during the Roman Empire.
How much ash covered the people 79 a.d.?
You need to specify the location you are referring to. If you are referring to Pompeii, it was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash and pumice. If you are referring to Herculaneum, which was nearer to Mount Vesuvius, it was buried by about 20 metres (50--60 feet) of ash and pumice
When did pompaii get destroyd by a volcano?
Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The eruption buried the city under several meters of volcanic ash and pumice, preserving it remarkably well over the centuries.
Town which was buried by the eruption of mount vesuvius in ad 79?
Pompeii was a Roman city near what is now Naples, Italy.Pompeii was partially destroyed and buried under ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
How many feet of super hot lava was Pompeii covered in?
Zero. Pomeii was buried under ash and pumice from an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, but not affected by hot lava. for more info check out the Related Links below (Really-visit the interactive site!) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/
What damage did the 79 AD eruption in pompeii do?
the eruption on Pompeii was very destrutive it killed very living thing in Pompeii because they couldn't escape.The ocean was blocked by title waves because of the under ground plate movement. So they were buried alive in ash.....
How were so many artifacts from pompeii preserved for so many years?
when Mount Vesuvius erupted cataclysmically in summer of A.D. 79, The nearby roman town of pompeii was buried under several feet of ashes and rocks.The ruined city remained frozen in time until it was discovered by surveying engineer in 1748
What is the deadly volcano in Italy that buried Pompeii?
Mt.Vesuvius buried Pompeii under mud and ash. Herculaneum was also buried by the same volcano at the same event.
Was there an excavation site in Pompeii?
Yes, Pompeii is known for its archaeological excavation site. The ancient Roman city was buried under volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Excavations have been ongoing since the 18th century, revealing well-preserved ruins and offering insights into daily life in ancient Pompeii.
What city of Pompeii was destroyed?
Herculaneum was destroyed along with other small villas and Pompeii during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried the villas under 4-6 feet of ash and mud.
Are Pompeii and Atlantis the same place?
No. Atlantis was a sunken city that supposedly existed;however, no concrete evidence exists to support such claims--it is simply a myth, or a legend. On the other hand, Pompeii did very much exist. It is a partially buried Roman town near Naples today. It is buried under ash and pumice, due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. It was lost, then rediscovered in 1748. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site today.
