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Pompeii: A Family's Fight for Survival

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was a devastating event for the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

One family desperately attempted to survive the volcanic onslaught by seeking shelter in their home.

They used furniture to barricade their door against the flow of volcanic ash and rocks.

The discovery of their remains highlights the intense struggle for survival experienced by Pompeii's residents.

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Original: The New York Times (Science)

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#Pompeii #Mount Vesuvius #Archaeology #Roman Empire #Volcanic Eruption

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