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Ancient Pompeii Preserved Over 1600 Years “As the first wave of ash fell on Pompeii, a doomed [wiki]Roman[/wiki] wrote on his bedroom wall, ‘Nothing in the world can endure forever.'” Little did he know, the fury of Mt. [wiki]Vesuvius[/wiki] would actually preserve Pompeii for about 1600 years “during the height of its popularity and wealth.” according to Factsmonk notation on Ancient Pompeii. The lack of air and moisture allowed objects to remain buried with little to no deterioration, however, once exposed, deterioration has increased from both natural and man-made forces as stated by Answers.com’s American Heritage Dictionary entry on Pompeii. The study of Pompeii has revealed many details and treasures reflecting everyday life in Pompeii. Artifacts found revealed the people and their past illuminating the perfectly preserved aspect of Roman life in Pompeii. Items found within the homes and businesses In homes, jewelry, vases, pottery, silverware, as well as other items fou...