🌋 Pompeii Was Buried for Centuries. Did You Catch How Many?

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August 25, 2026

■ Pop Quiz

One question. No cheating.

How many years did Pompeii remain buried and largely undisturbed under volcanic ash after the eruption of August 24, 79 AD, before excavations began in the 18th century?

A.Approximately 900 years

B.Approximately 1,200 years

C.Approximately 1,700 years

D.Approximately 2,000 years

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