The ancient city of Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. The eruption preserved buildings, artifacts, and even human remains in remarkable detail. Excavations beginning in the eighteenth century gradually revealed the city's layout. Archaeologists have used the site to learn about daily life in ancient Rome. Pompeii remains one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world today. According to the passage, why has Pompeii been valuable to archaeologists?
