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New archaeological evidence reveals Pompeii was reoccupied after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Survivors, joined by others seeking shelter and valuables, created a makeshift settlement amidst the ruins. Director Gabriel Zuchtriegel describes it as a precarious agglomeration, unlike the city before its destruction. This contradicts previous excavations that overlooked these signs of reoccupation, focusing instead on the city's well-preserved buildings. The discovery adds to a series of recent significant finds at the Pompeii site.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 1 original report from CBS News.