Vocabularul Cheie al Reperelor Antice - Pompeii

ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

to stop thinking about or recalling something

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

a picture created by paint

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

near in distance

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

a place where bread and cakes are made and often sold

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

to escape from someone or somewhere

as time passes or progresses

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

very difficult to cut, bend, or break

the physical form or structure of a human body

someone whose job or education is about science

a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface

a representation or replica of something, often created on a smaller scale, to show its design or function

to no longer be alive

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

to bring a memory back to a person's mind

(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

any liquid that we can drink

with little or no delay