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The Big Pompeii Project offers glimpse into life pre-79 AD

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The Big Pompeii Project offers glimpse into life pre-79 AD
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Six major Roman houses — or Domus — have been restored and reopened to the public in Pompeii. The European Union put 100 million euros towards the

Six major Roman houses — or Domus — have been restored and reopened to the public in Pompeii.

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The European Union put 100 million euros towards the renovation as part of the ‘Big Project Pompeii.’

Mosaics and wall decorations had been well-preserved thanks to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which submerged the city and stopped the deterioration of many buildings.

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