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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Pompeii ashes reveal what ancient Roman city smelled like

Some households in Pompeii burned incense that likely came from Asian or African forests, connected via a global trade network, according to a new study.

The Roman city was buried under volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD, with most of its people dying from asphyxiation and thermal shock.

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