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The inhabitants of this “monumental" Roman villa, dating back to around the 1st century AD, may have witnessed one of the most violent cataclysms in history.
When Mount Vesuvius erupted, Pliny the Elder sailed from his home toward the volcano to rescue people. He later died from toxic gas poisoning.
Archaeologists think the luxurious villa was where Pliny the Elder first witnessed the massive volcanic eruption that would later claim his life.
Italian archaeologists revealed a "monumental" Roman villa in early January, and its history is absolutely haunting.
The ancient villa complex, which dates to the 1st century, may have been the residence of an important navy commander.