pompeii

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples in the Campania region of Italy. It was buried under13 to 20 ft of volcanic ash & pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Volcanic ash typically buried inhabitants who did not escape the lethal effects of the earthquake and eruption.

Pompeii shocker: Ancient fast-food joint unearthed - Fox News I'll have a massive volcano blast... and a side of fries? Researchers have unearthed a new discovery at the ruins in Pompeii, an ancient eatery known as a thermopolium (akin to a modern-day snack bar), where patrons could get drinks...