In which year did Pliny the Elder die?
AD 79
AD 85
AD 65
AD 90
Answer
AD 79 marked the tragic demise of Pliny the Elder, a renowned Roman author, naturalist, and military commander. During the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Pliny perished while attempting to rescue survivors from the devastated city of Pompeii. His writings, particularly his encyclopedic work "Natural History," remain invaluable sources of knowledge about the ancient world, covering a vast range of subjects from astronomy to zoology.
Decoding Pliny the Elder: A Journey Through Ancient Rome's Intellectual Legacy
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