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Ash me about Vesuvius.

An August 1999 trip to Pompeii by janson25

Here is molds of people that were covered in ash. Photo - More Photos
Quote: Pompei is very historic because of the ash that covered it from Mount Vesuvius. These people were covered alive. I have some beautiful pictures of the town and the Mount. I hope you enjoy the articles and pictures..

Ash me about Vesuvius.

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Here is molds of people that were covered in ash. Photo -
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It will cost about to enter but it is well worth it. Pompei was a awesome town, they still have there colliseum, their town square, their houses, & their great landscape. Make sure to cover every inch, because first that is why you paid and second you will want to take in all the history. To the left of the entrance are some statues and other artifacts that have been found. After passing these you will have an amazing view of Mount Vesuvius. Then walk thru the village, but before you do you will see to the left, stone statues of the towns people. They are actually molds that were filled with cement. When the people died they were covered instantly by ash. They opened these "ash graves" and there wer...Read More

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janson25

janson25
New Windsor, New York

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