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Incense residues show trade and rituals in Pompeii — Level A1 — Ancient ruins with mount vesuvius in background

Incense residues show trade and rituals in PompeiiCEFR A1

21 Apr 2026

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Adapted from U. Zurich, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Europeana, Unsplash

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  • Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii many years ago.
  • Hot ash covered houses, people and many objects.
  • The ash kept wood, food and plants very well.
  • Scientists studied two incense burners from Pompeii and a villa.
  • They looked at dark residues in the burners.
  • The tests showed local plant remains and foreign materials.
  • Researchers found an exotic tree resin from far away.
  • They also found a grape product used in religious rituals.

Difficult words

  • bury — put something under the ground
    buried
  • ash — soft gray powder after a fire
  • residue — small part left after a process
    residues
  • incense burner — object used to burn a fragrant material
    incense burners
  • exotic — from far away or a different place
  • resin — sticky substance that comes from trees

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever visited Pompeii or seen it in pictures?
  • Would you like to see objects from many years ago?
  • Do you think ash can keep wood and food for a long time?

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