Italy, Pompeii - Roman Necropolis of Ercolano gate

The video explores the history of Pompeii, a city in Italy destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Founded in the 7th or 6th century BC, it became a Roman colony and was home to 11,000 people. Rediscovered in the 16th and 18th centuries, Pompeii's artifacts offer insights into Roman life. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction. The necropolis reveals burial practices and notable tombs.

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