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Pompeii was FIRST discovered by the king and queen of Naples in 1592. They did not actually excavate the site, they sent men tunneling down into the ash searching for treasures to put in their palace.

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Are they building on pompeii?

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What are the release dates for A Visit to the Ruins of Pompeii - 1913?

A Visit to the Ruins of Pompeii - 1913 was released on: USA: 22 August 1913


What are some ruins of Pompeii?

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Is Milan next to Pompeii?

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