Why is Pompeii such a well-preserved site?
A) It was covered quickly by a volcanic eruption.
B) It is in a particularly arid region of the world.
C) It was sunk deep under the sea by an earthquake.
D) Local superstition prevented anyone from disturbing the remains.

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Pompeii was buried quickly and completely by the ash and pumice of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which allowed for the preservation of its buildings, art, and artifacts over the centuries.

Why Is Pompeii Such a Well-Preserved Site