Which Roman city, famous for its well-preserved ruins and plaster casts of victims, was buried in ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
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Pompeii
The volcanic ash preserved the city and its inhabitants, providing a unique and detailed snapshot of daily Roman life. It remained hidden for over 1,500 years until its rediscovery.
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