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The Empty Streets of Pompeii, Italy #93560445
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The empty streets of Pompeii convey a sense of abandonment, even though its residents were trapped here for eternity 2,000 years ago. The city, located near present day Naples, Italy, was first founded in the 7th century BC and became a cosmopolitan port city, reaching a population of over 11,000. In 79 AD nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted violently, catching many citizens unaware, and depositing ov