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Pompeii was first occupied in the 8th century BC.
The Etruscans soon dominated the region and Pompeii was no exception.
The Etruscan occupation lasted throughout the 5th and 6th centuries BC.
After the Etruscans came the Saminites. The Saminites turned Pompeii into a
pure Greek town.
Their reign ended when the Romans took control of Pompeii around 200 BC.
The Romans retained control over Pompeii until the end...
a fateful day in 79 AD when Mt Vesuvius unleashed its fury on the 20,000
inhabitants of this thriving Roman city.
Although this tragic event ended the lives of 20,000 Pompeian residents,
the ash that buried the town served as a sort of mummification for the
entire city.
The eruption of 79 AD which buried the town in ash actually captured a
moment in time.
Under the ash everything remained as it was at the time of the eruption.
Artwork was preserved.
Buildings were preserved. Several important clues were left behind.
These clues give us a little glimpse into the past.
These clues are the silver lining that can be seen when you visit the ruins
at Pompeii.
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Rolex
"May Dragons Fly Ever in your Dreams"
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