79

79 (number)

Millennium:	1st millennium
Centuries:	1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century
Decades:	40s  50s  60s  – 70s –  80s  90s  100s
Years:	76 77 78 – 79 – 80 81 82

79 by topic
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Archaeology Architecture Art Literature Poetry Music Science
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Works category
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79 is a year in the 1st century.

Events

• Foundation of Deva Victrix, see Chester city walls
• The volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneam.