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Roman city frozen in volcanic ash since 79 AD

The Temple of Jupiter dates back to the second century BC. When Pompeii became a Roman colony in 80 BC, the temple was transformed into a Capitolium dedicated to the Capitoline Triad of Jupiter, Juno,
The Temple of Jupiter dates back to the second century BC. When Pompeii became a Roman colony in 80 BC, the temple was transformed into a Capitolium dedicated to the Capitoline Triad of Jupiter, Juno,… © CyArk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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