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An ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
"Archaeologists have uncovered whole streets and homes preserved at Pompeii."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe famous ruined Roman city near Naples, preserved almost intact by volcanic ash.
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Etymology
From Latin Pompeiī, of Oscan origin, thought to derive from a word meaning "five," possibly referring to the town's five districts.