In our opinion, Pompeii city has been preserved very well. All the objects buried beneath Pompeii were remarkably well-preserved for almost two thousand years. The site had a wealth of sources and evidence for analysis, giving remarkable detail into the lives of the Pompeiians.
Weathering, erosion, light exposure, water damage, poor methods of excavation and reconstruction, introduced plants and animals, tourism, vandalism and theft have all damaged the site in some way. Two-thirds of the city has been excavated, but the remnants of the city are rapidly deteriorating. Today, funding is mostly directed into conservation of the site; however, due to the expanse of Pompeii and the scale of the problems, this is inadequate in halting the slow decay of the materials.
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