Excavations of this ancient city began in 1748; it was buried under 20 feet of volcanic debris
The excavations began in 1748 under Bourbon king Charles III (reigned ... 
Over 20 years of continuous excavating, several areas had been revealed ... 
were buried for around 1700 years under 30 feet of volcanic material and debris 
and... [DOC] [TLE] When Pompeii Was Destroyed By Volcano, This Is What Became Of ... [PAR] Aug 27, 2015 ... Those who couldn't escape choked to death and got buried inside a thick ...