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The Roman city of Pompeii was situated on the western coast of the Italian peninsula, south of Rome. It was a prosperous city in the Roman Empire.
In 79 AD CE, Pompeii was the victim of an eruption of the nearby volcano of Mt. Vesuvius.
The lava and ashes of this volcano destroyed the people of Pompeii but not the structures and art of the city. These same ashes and solidified lava preserved much of this city and smaller nearby ones. This preservation has given archaeologists a very clear picture of what life was like in this city.
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Who found the ruins of Pompeii?
Pompeii was FIRST discovered by the king and queen of Naples in 1592. They did not actually excavate the site, they sent men tunneling down into the ash searching for treasures to put in their palace.
Is it true that frescoes were a typical type of decoration of the roman villas?
Yes, frescoes were incorporated into the decoration of not only Roman villas, but of houses as well. Evidence of a frescoed wall being repaired in a private home has been found in the ruins of Pompeii. Wall paintings and murals were also popular.
Why are the Egyptian mummies so well preserved?
Because the mummification process makes them well-preserved.
What is the present day importance of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
These are both kind of a lesson for us, because they teach us how bad a volcano can be. It is a very important archaeological site. People come visit every day and are amazed how it was so well preserved.
What clues artefacts remain as evidence in Pompeii?
Pompeii it's self. The entire city was buried in 79AD and it was covered in 65 feet of soot, ash, and rocks. That preserved that day in history. When you visit the city you can still see the remains of the paint pots where the workers were working on a wall, the remains of people, animals, and plants. The accounts of the eruption are few, but they do exist. Added together the evidence is overwhelming .
