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Pompeii
Pompeii
Noun
This term refers specifically to the historical site and the ancient city. Because it is a proper noun designating a unique geographical and archaeological location, it is used exclusively in the singular form.
In academic and travel contexts, it is often paired with Herculaneum, another city destroyed by the same volcanic event, to provide a comprehensive view of the region's Roman history.
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