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pompeii
Ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
buried
Placed in a grave
gladiator
A professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
vulcan
God of fire and metal working
vesuvius
A volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast
plates
Base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands (plural)
pumice
A light glass formed on the surface of some lavas
magma
Molten rock in the earth's crust
italy
Boot-shaped country in Europe famous for pasta
crater
A bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
slaves
A person who is owned by someone (plural)
soldiers
People who serve in an army
dormant
In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
gold
Shiny yellow metal used in jewelry

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