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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 groundburied
- ash — soft gray powder after a fire
- residue — small part left after a processresidues
- incense burner — object used to burn a fragrant materialincense 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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