Question

Why is the archaeological site of Pompeii so important to our understanding of life in a Roman town

a. Pompeii is the only place where Roman structures can still be seen today.
b. The Romans purposely left Pompeii intact as a monument to the people who died there.
c. Archaeologists and historians from all over the world have sifted through the remains of the city ever since Pliny's account was found during the first century A.D.
d. The remains at Pompeii were preserved intact when the volcanic ash covering them hardened, giving a realistic picture and understanding of life there.

Answer 1

The answer is : D, The remains at Pompeii were preserved intact when the volcanic ash covering them hardened, giving a realistic picture and under standing of life there.

ex.

If the city is still intact then archologies can examine them and learn about Pompeii. Pompeii was under roman rule, so there is bound to be some information about Rome in the city.