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How were so many artifacts from pompeii preserved for so many years?
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∙ 7y ago
when Mount Vesuvius erupted cataclysmically in summer of A.D. 79, The nearby roman town of pompeii was buried under several feet of ashes and rocks.The ruined city remained frozen in time until it was discovered by surveying engineer in 1748
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause it is covered in so much ash. the ash is so thick that the city is preserved
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∙ 7y agoPompeii was buried in ash and pumice, which protected many artifacts from erosion and weathering.
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∙ 11y agoThey were buried with ash and debris from the volcano and today they have been uncovered by historians.
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∙ 12y agoIt was buried under ash and lava
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What should happen to the artifact's at Pompeii?
The artifacts at Pompeii should be carefully preserved and protected as they are links to our past and our Western heritage. Unfortunately, lack of funding, or in some cases, possible misuse of the funding available for Pompeii's preservation, have resulted in the recent collapses and other deterioration of the site. Fortunately, many of the artifacts have been removed and preserved in the safety of museums.
Why is the city of Pompeii important to the study of roman arts?
it remained almost perfectly preserved over many centuries
How many volcanoes are there in Pompeii?
no-one knows
Why do you think that historians find pompeii so interesting?
When the volcano erupted it left a thick layer of ash over it. It is useful to historians because the ash preserved everything. Everything they wore and did, architecture and everything can be seen when you look at Pompeii.
Was Pompeii erupted?
Pompeii is an Italian town, not far from Naples. It sits at the foothill of Mt.Vesuvius, which erupted in AD79 and completely demolished the town of Pompeii. The town was covered in a layer of ash and pyroclastic flow and many lives were lost. Many years later, the bodies of the victims were preserved in the ash after Fiorelli, an archaeologist used a special technique to preserve the bodies using plaster. Pompeii is now a thriving historical site that attracts many visitors each year.
Was Pompeii founded in 1599?
no pompeii was founded many years before that but after the eruption of mount vesuvius, pompeii was rediscovered in 1599.
How many years after Pompeii was erupted was it discovered?
300 years
How did archaeologists know about Pompeii?
Archaeologists over many years have conducted "digs" near all of the areas that ancient Rome occupied during its span as a civilization. Because of this they have recovered remains of Roman cities, their construction projects, ancient tablets and other "underground" artifacts such as vases & statues that were buried over the long span of Rome. In the case of the city of Pompeii, the volcano's lava and ashes preserved remarkable ruins of that city that showed Roman culture, homes, monuments, and other artifacts that gave them an excellent idea about Roman life. Pompeii's ruins could be called a "city frozen in time" by the lava of Mt. Vesuvius.
What if the value of a coin from Pompeii?
You would have to take it to a coin expert. Actually on eBay there are many ancient coins and there wouldn’t be a coin specifically from Pompeii but from the Roman Empire. I have one dated 79 AD and that was the year Pompeii was buried. The emperor, date, and how preserved the coin is determines value.
How many years passed since the Pompeii eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
As of the year 2016 it has been 1,937 years since Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii in the year 79.
Why is Pompeii important to archaeologists and historians?
Pompeii is important to archaeologists and historians because it provides a remarkably well-preserved snapshot of daily life in a Roman town, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The ruins offer valuable insights into Roman architecture, urban planning, art, and culture, allowing scholars to study the past in unprecedented detail. Pompeii's excavation has revolutionized our understanding of ancient civilizations and continues to yield new discoveries.
How many years has pompii ben burnt?
Pompeii was buried in 79 AD.
