What was the accidental natural preservative for artifacts from the town of Pompeii?
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acid neutral paper
acid neutral paper

UV rays
UV rays

volcanic ash
volcanic ash

water submersion

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volcanic ash

The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in ash and pumice, which protected and preserved buildings, artifacts, and even body casts.