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Pompeii
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city (near modern day Naples) that was buried in AD 79 by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The city was excavated started in 1599 and offers a glimpse into Ancient Roman life.
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Who saved the lives of some of the pomeii people?
Pliney the Elder, the commander of the fleet at Misenium, tried to launch a rescue operation. However only a few were able to make their escape as the sea was rough and the rescue ships had difficulty navigating. Pliny himself lost his life in the attempt both to save people and to gain scientific knowledge of the eruption.
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