Sights of Pompeii simply mind-boggling

From: Deseret News (Salt Lake City) | Date: October 7, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

POMPEII, Italy -- Walking through the ruins of Pompeii, one has to wonder: What is more amazing?

Is it the fact that a thriving city was virtually wiped off the face of the Earth when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago? Or that the city lost for centuries under volcanic ash has been excavated and restored to its present state?

Actually, it doesn't matter. Whatever the case, Pompeii is mind- boggling. While its residents were intelligent, successful, prosperous and industrious, they were no match for the unexpected fury Vesuvius unleashed on Aug. 24, A.D. 79.

Within a short time of ...

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