7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT POMPEII

Plus BY: THE ROMAN EMPIRE FEBRUARY 05, 2024

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7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT POMPEII

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Ancient Roman City

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Preserved Frescoes

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Forum and Amphitheater

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Villa of the Mysteries

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Plaster Casts

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Archaeological Excavations

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

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