Pompeii And Herculaneum Analysis
The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum have both provided valuable evidence that has contributed to our understanding of life in Pompeii and Herculaneum, and Roman society as a whole. There are almost no literary remains from Antiquity possessing greater human interest than the graffiti on the walls of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The character of these inscriptions is extremely varied, and illustrates the life of two bustling and luxurious cities.
One inscription of interest from Pompeii is that of a political nature, reads:
“The worshipers of Isis as a body ask for the election of Gnaeus Helvias Sabinus as Aedile”.
It is an endorsement for a political candidate in an election, which gives great insight into politics in Pompeii. The mention of