What volcano killed a whole city?
What volcano killed a whole city? The city of Pompeii is famous because it was destroyed in 79 CE when a nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius, erupted, covering it in at least 19 feet (6 metres) of ash and other volcanic debris.
What are 5 interesting facts about Pompeii?
5 Unusual Facts you might not know about Pompeii
- They had no word for 'Volcano' ...
- Citizens had great teeth. ...
- Brothels were everywhere. ...
- Graffiti was very common. ...
- It was originally Greek.
How many died in Pompeii?
They also unearthed the hidden lives of its deceased inhabitants! When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the devastation it caused was unprecedented. Around 2,000 people died in Pompeii and 300 are known to have died in Herculaneum, however, the entire death toll could have been around 16,000.