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noun • ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius | ||||
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noun • ancient city; now destroyed | ||||
| 32% | 8 | Ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD | ||
noun • a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone | ||||
Roman City Destroyed In 79Ad
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