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Grooves Etched in Streets of Pompeii, Italy #93560899
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Carts etched grooves in the busy streets of Pompeii over 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 over 20 feet of ash and pumice across the region. People were