Excavations of this ancient city began in 1748; it was buried under 20 feet of volcanic debris
Thus Pompeii 
remained buried under a layer of pumice stones and ash 19 to 23 feet (6 to 7... [DOC] [TLE] The Destruction of Pompeii, 79 AD - EyeWitness to History [PAR] A "firestorm" of poisonous vapors and molten debris engulfed the surrounding 
area suffocating the inhabitants of the neighboring Roman resort cities of ...