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- 4. Machines or workers that dig up earth, often for archaeological discoveries.
- 7. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements along fault lines.
- 10. A small or minor shaking or vibration, often referring to the slight movements felt before or during an earthquake.
- 12. An ancient Roman city located near modern Naples, Italy, that was buried under volcanic ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.
- 14. A type of marketplace or food market in ancient Rome, often featuring stalls for meat, fish, and other provisions.
- 15. The central public space in ancient Roman cities where various activities, including markets, political discussions, and social gatherings, took place.
- 16. The gray or white powder that remains after something has burned.
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- 1. A loose-fitting garment worn by ancient Romans, typically made of wool, draped over the body, and associated with citizenship and formal occasions.
- 2. Something that is difficult to understand or explain; an enigma.
- 3. A regular way of doing things; a set sequence of actions.
- 4. The process of digging up and removing earth to uncover historical artifacts, buildings, or fossils; often used in archaeology.
- 5. A companion or friend; someone with whom one shares a close bond or partnership.
- 6. The framework of bones that supports the body of a person or animal.
- 8. A public place for walking or strolling, often for leisure.
- 9. A famous volcano in Italy known for its eruption that destroyed Pompeii.
- 11. A decorative art form created by arranging small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials to form images or patterns.
- 13. A sound or action of air rising to the surface of a liquid, often indicating heat.