article_snippet: The ancient Roman town of Pompeii, Italy, was buried by burning pumice stone in 79 AD after Mount Vesuvius erupted .
article_snippet: Pompeii, Italy Italy .
article_snippet: The ancient Roman town of Pompeii, Italy is situated near the current city of Naples, and researchers believe that The ancient Roman town of Pompeii, Italy was founded as early as six century BC.
article_snippet: However, its architecture was mostly buried and destroyed after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD blanketed the region in burning pumice stone and ash.