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Pompeii was a Roman city whosepopulation has been estimated at 8,000 to 12,000. Pompeii was used by its inhabitants. Rich men form Rome built villas inPompeiiand in other cities around theNaplesarea. Pompeii alsohada trading port.

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Do people still live in Pompeii?

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Is Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii?

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Where did pompeii worms get their names from?

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How much of Pompeii did Giuseppe Fiorelli uncover?

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