buried city
Ruins beneath earth
A buried city is an ancient urban settlement that has been covered by earth, volcanic ash, sand, or other material over centuries.
Pompeii, preserved under Vesuvius's eruption, is the archetypal example.
The phrase evokes archaeological discovery and lost civilizations: Excavators uncovered a buried city beneath the modern town.
Figuratively, it can suggest something hidden beneath the surface of the present.
- ruinsDecayed structural remains
- PompeiiVolcano-buried Roman city
- volcanic ashFragmented rock from eruptions
- ancient ruinsDecayed structures from antiquity
- excavationAct of unearthing
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buried cityskyline
Urban profile against atmosphere
modern metropolis · architectural landmark · tourist destination · acropolis · coastal city
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