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Roman Ruins Survive the Ages Thanks to Volcanic Ash
Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News
Sandy ash produced by a volcano that erupted 456,000 years ago might have helped a huge ancient Roman complex survive intact for nearly 2,000 years despite three earthquakes, according to research presented last week in Rome.