A Kazakh tourist was apprehended for carving his name, ‘ALI,’ onto a wall of the House of the Ceii in Pompeii. The tourist is facing charges and will be responsible for any restoration costs.
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When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried under ash and rock. While popular culture often depicts the eruption as an apocalyptic event with no survivors, new archaeological evidence reveals that many people managed to escape the disaster. These survivors went on to rebuild their lives in surrounding communities, fostering social and economic networks with other escapees. Some families even went on to thrive in their new homes, establishing successful businesses and contributing to the development of their adopted cities. The response of the Roman government, which provided funding and infrastructure for displaced populations, is a model for post-disaster recovery that remains relevant today.