... near the base of Mount Vesuvius. This was done in an attempt to increase the fame of Naples. However, it took a few years before it became clear that what lay beneath the rubble was in fact the ancient city of Pompeii. The remarkable finding, and the knowledge that this was indeed Pompeii, sparked great worldwide interest and definitely brought fame to ... 2007:121). With the continued digging and discovery of buildings, an intricate infrastructure was uncovered, with its central feature being a structure which possibly provided water to the city. This was called castellum. It is believ...

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