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How did archaeologists work out how Pompeii used to live?
The town was preserved by having been buried by volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Houses, street layouts, mosaics artifacts, tools and the like were found intact. Even the bodies of people in the position they were when people died were preserved.
Did the ash freeze Pompeii?
The people of Pompei were buried in a volcanic eruption - a pyroclastic flow - which burned them up from inside almost instantaneously and embedded their bodies in volcanic ash at the same moment. The organic tissues decayed inside the ash, leaving a body-shaped hollow inside (rather like the mould in lostwax casting). When the city was excavated, some of these hollows were filled with plaster before excavation, so that the shape of the engulfed body could be preserved after the hardened volcanic magma had been removed.
Are there trees in coal?
Yes... coal is made from trees that have been compressed for thousands of years, and buried under layers of mud.
What does 'mummy' mean?
A mummy is the body of a person (or an animal) that has been preserved after death
Why was Pompeii listed as a heritage site?
Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site because it is an almost intact ancient Roman town. It has been well preserved because it was buried by volcanic ashes during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a volcano, in 69 AD. Because of this it gives a good insight into the features and life of Roman towns.
How do ripples form in sedimentary rocks?
The ripples do not form in the rocks, they form in soft, sandy sediment usually in water. The sediments are preserved after they have been buried, de-watered and turned into rock.
When was pomeii discovered after the eruption?
Pompeii was rediscovered in 1748, nearly 1,700 years after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The site had been buried under volcanic ash and pumice, which remarkably preserved many structures, artifacts, and even the remains of inhabitants. Initial excavations revealed the city's layout and provided valuable insights into Roman life.
In what have Historical letters been preserved?
Historical letters have been preserved in different forms including using videotape recorders. They can also be preserved in glass or plastic.
What are some different ways are organism had been preserve?
There are many different ways that an organism can be preserved. A few ways are mumification, buried in segments, taxidermy, freezing, fossilization, along with many others.
What are preserved fossils?
fossil's that have been preserved over a long period of time
Facts on pompeii?
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city, buried by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius Volcano in 79 AD. In 1748, archaeologists uncovered the city. The people in Pompeii did not have a chance to escape; the city had been quickly buried by volcanic ash. In 1748, archaeologists uncovered the city. When archaeologists dug out the city, they found bread still in the ovens that had been baking that day. Archaeologists learned a great deal from the ruins of this ancient city because it had been so well preserved. Mount Vesuvius is now dormant - that means that it hasn't erupted for a while, but it could still erupt. The last eruption was in 1944, and it is overdue for the next one. It is the only volcano on the European mainland that has erupted in the last 100 years. Hope i helped :)
When did pompeii get detroyed by mount vesuvius?
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city, buried by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius Volcano in 79 AD. In 1748, archaeologists uncovered the city. The people in Pompeii did not have a chance to escape; the city had been quickly buried by volcanic ash. In 1748, archaeologists uncovered the city. When archaeologists dug out the city, they found bread still in the ovens that had been baking that day. Archaeologists learned a great deal from the ruins of this ancient city because it had been so well preserved. Mount Vesuvius is now dormant - that means that it hasn't erupted for a while, but it could still erupt. The last eruption was in 1944, and it is overdue for the next one. It is the only volcano on the European mainland that has erupted in the last 100 years.
