They give us a great insight into the lives of everyday Romans.
Pompeii is important because of its history.
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.
Religion was an important part of the lives of everyday Romans so they paid Temples a visit very often. There are many temples and shrines in Pompeii.
It is a important piece of history and concludes the point that pompeii did use atidtic decorations in thier houses.
the archaeological site of Pompeii so important to our understanding of life in a Roman town
Because historians want to know what happened so they can learn all about it :)
The city was buried for 2000 years and it is like a timeless place. To visit it means you can see how people lived, what they did, what they ate, and what they thought. This is a place that historians can use to give answers to questions about history. I have been there and it is amazing.
the discovery was so important because they were looking for this forever
Vesuvius is 8 kilometres from Pompeii, so no it is not IN Pompeii
Pompeii is very important to the people you mention in many ways (historians), but one of the most popular reasons is because of the artifacts and skeletons that were left behind by the eruption. These artifacts and skeletons helped archaeologists discover the history and secrets of Pompeii, bringing the historians into play.
Normal people lived in Pompeii. That's what make the finding of the city so important. It gives us solid insight into the lives of ordinary folks and the ordinary tools and implements used in daily life.
so then they can back it up with something if people don't believe them.