Pompeii

//pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)//

"Pompeii" in a Sentence (8 examples)

Pompeii is crumbling.

The eruption of the volcano Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii.

Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Archeologists have found a Roman ceremonial chariot near Pompeii.

The ancient public spa was built in the first century A.D. just off the Porta Marina, the gate to the harbor of Pompeii.

In Pompeii, you can see many Roman houses.

In Pompeii, you'll be able to see many Roman houses.

Pompeii was destroyed.

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