"Rolex" <rolex@astraweb.com> wrote in message
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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.
>
> --
> Rolex
> "May Dragons Fly Ever in your Dreams"
>
Looking forward to your post, rolex
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