10Pompeii, Italy

Buried under a thick carpet of volcanic ash in 79 AD by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii is a frozen snapshot of Roman life.

  Excavations have revealed an entire city complete with homes, markets, baths, and temples, offering an unparalleled window into the daily lives of its inhabitants.

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