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Because of the volcano there. Vesuvius. In 79 AD it erupted and covered the whole city of pompeii in hot ash and lava and killed 10, 000 people. Now the city is a ruin and a tourist attraction.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe famous volcano mt veseuvius, (i think that's how u spell it) it hasn't erupted for 1000's of years though, lol.
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What is now built on top of pompeii?
Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.
Is Pompeii visited by people from all over the world?
Pompeii is a popular tourist attraction and World Heritage Site visited by travellers from all over the world specially from the rest of Europe being on "The Grand Tour".
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.
Is stonehenge a world heritage site?
Stonehenge is a World Heritage site.
Why was Pompeii listed as a heritage site?
Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site because it is an almost intact ancient Roman town. It has been well preserved because it was buried by volcanic ashes during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a volcano, in 69 AD. Because of this it gives a good insight into the features and life of Roman towns.
Is mount kosciusko a world heritage site?
yes, yes it is a world heritage site
Is Alcatraz a cultural world heritage site?
Alcatraz is not a World Heritage site at this time.
Is Wave Rock a World Heritage Site?
No, Wave Rock is not a World Heritage Site.
When did the Vatican City become a World Heritage Site?
The City of Valletta was declared a World Heritage Site in 1980.
Is lotus temple a UNESCO world heritage site?
No, the Lotus Temple is not a world heritage site.
Is Lake Louise a world heritage site?
Yes, Lake Louise is a World Heritage Site.
When did Timbuktu become a world heritage site?
Timbuktu was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1988.
