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Pompeii - The day An entire City vanished in hours

Pompeii was a lively, wealthy city with about 10,000–20,000 people. It had temples, markets, theaters, public baths, beautiful villas, and even fast-food stalls (called thermopolia). The people enjoyed Roman luxuries — mosaics, frescoes, wine, and large feasts. ⸻ ⚠️ The Warning Signs Before the big eruption, there were signs: • Small earthquakes shook the city for years, especially a strong one in 62 CE, but people rebuilt instead of leaving. • Locals didn’t realize they were living next to an active volcano, because Vesuvius hadn’t erupted for centuries. ⸻ 💀 The Eruption (79 CE) On August 24, 79 CE (some historians say October), Mount Vesuvius erupted violently. Here’s what happened: 1. Morning: A column of ash and pumice shot 20 km into the air. People thought it was just smoke. 2. Midday: Ash began to fall on Pompeii, roofs collapsed, and people tried to flee. 3. Night: A deadly pyroclastic flow (a fast-moving cloud of hot gas and volcanic rock) swept through the city, burning and suffocating everyone left behind. In just 24 hours, Pompeii was buried under 4 to 6 meters (13–20 feet) of ash and rock. ⸻ 🏛️ Rediscovery • For nearly 1,700 years, Pompeii lay hidden. • In 1748, explorers rediscovered it, finding buildings, artworks, and even human bodies preserved in ash — showing people’s final moments. ⸻ 🧱 Today Pompeii is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world. It gives historians a detailed look at Roman life — from graffiti on walls to pots still on stoves.