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Roman city frozen in volcanic ash since 79 AD

This shop, a Thermopolium, in a prime position near the Forum, sold hot food and drink. In the centre is the bar counter, with shelves and basins for washing dishes. To the right there is a kitchen wi
This shop, a Thermopolium, in a prime position near the Forum, sold hot food and drink. In the centre is the bar counter, with shelves and basins for washing dishes. To the right there is a kitchen… © Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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