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  1. How long was Pompeii buried?: It was not discovered until the 16th to 18th century.
  2. How many people wer killed when Pompeii burned?: About 2,000 were killed.
  3. In what year did Pompieii burn?: It was in 79 A.D.
  4. What does Mount Vesuvius have to do with burning of Pompeii?: Mount Vesuvius had erupted and buried the city in lava. About 2,00 people were killed.
  5. What was Pompeii?: Pompeii was a little prosperous town where Romans spent the summer.
  6. Who was empoeror of Rome when Pompeii burned?: Titus was the emperor of Rome.
  7. Why was Pompeii well perserved?: Because of the volcanic ash
  8. Why was the discovery of Pompeii important?: Consequently, we have been able to learn much about ancient Roman live from the discovery of the ruins of Pompeii.