An ancient beach buried by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago — 79 AD — on Wednesday (June 19) was reopened to the public after extensive restoration.

Ancient Herculaneum beach buried by Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago reopened after extensive restoration

When the eruption of Mount Vesuvius reached Herculaneum in AD79, it was found that it buried the Roman town in ash and pumice and burned hundreds of antique scrolls in the library.

Researchers 'virtually unwrap' ancient scrolls charred by Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD

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