ITALY / POI 28
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Herculaneum
The Preserved City of Ancient Life
Herculaneum, like Pompeii, was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. However, this smaller city was preserved even more intact, providing incredible insights into ancient Roman life.
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