Poggioreale, Italy
Ruins of Poggioreale
This entire town moved to a safe location after it was devastated by an earthquake, but the remains of the original town are still around.
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Poggioreale, Italy
This entire town moved to a safe location after it was devastated by an earthquake, but the remains of the original town are still around.
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Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.
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Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.
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