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Akrotiri—Bronze Age Pompeii S01 E10

Visit another Minoan city, which was obliterated by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in human history. The eruption destroyed much of the city but also preserved a great deal. Look at some of the surviving houses and wall paintings and find out what archaeologists can deduce about daily life in the city from its remains.

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Steven L. Tuck (as Professor)

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ancient world archeology cities urbanism history

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