Top 20 most fascinating archeology finds of all time
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Pompeii: Frozen in Time
An entire Roman city preserved by a volcanic eruption.
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it buried the bustling city of Pompeii under tons of ash and pumice. Rediscovered in the 18th century, the site offers an unparalleled snapshot of daily Roman life. The plaster casts made from voids in the ash where bodies decomposed are haunting reminders of the city's final moments.
