In the first century AD, the Forum in Pompeii was a busy gathering place for the citizens of Pompeii. Two thousand years later, the Forum is still a busy gathering place--for tourists. Note Mt. Vesuvius lurking in the background. It looks very far away, doesn't it?
The Forum at Pompeii Is a Busy Gathering Place for Tourists
By Linda Garrison, About.com Guide
The Forum at Pompeii Is a Busy Gathering Place for Tourists
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