HSC Unit 1: Pompeii and Herculaneum By the end of this unit‚ you will know about: • The early stages of occupation of P and H • A historical overview of P and H before the eruption • The physical environment (setting‚ natural features‚ resources) of P and H • Plans and streetscapes of both cities • What kind of sources are available (written and archeological) on P and H • The limitations and reliability of the sources‚ and how
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of human remains at Pompeii and Herculaneum. Though the problem lies in the determination of what is actually right or wrong‚ as attitudes vary between cultures and can change over time. So people have different ideas and opinions about it. Many think that displaying and studying human remains is further damaging the bodies and not having respect to deceased person but others also think that it is a gain rather than a loss. Studying and display these humans remains from Pompeii and Herculaneum will
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Over the summer‚ I read the book Pompeii written by Robert Harris. This book is about the cities around Mt. Vesuvius during the eruption. The book starts out in Pompeii during the eruption‚ but everyone assumes it’s just the weather heating up as summer ends. However‚ one man is curious to find out what is happening and after a few days of research‚ he finds out that the volcano and its ashes will destroy the Bay of Naples‚ Pompeii‚ and other cities surrounding Mt. Vesuvius. He and Pliny the Elder
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excavating Pompeii I remember arriving at the site set to be surveyed; the boss and I took a good look around and both sighed. The dirt and debris got everywhere on me. It was impossible to escape. Before us stood a civilization lost in time. Although much was destroyed by the eruption‚ earthquakes and the passing of time‚ the preserved remains were astonishing. One could imagine living as a commoner before the devastation in 79 AD. Giuseppe Fiorelli was the director of excavations‚ and I was
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Pompeii & Herculaneum 1. Geographical context Physical environment: geographical setting‚ natural features and resources of Pompeii and Herculaneum Geographical setting Pompeii and Herculaneum were located in Campania‚ southwest Italy near Bay of Naples. Herculaneum was a waterfront town situated on the coast of Bay of Naples 7km west of Mt Vesuvius‚ while Pompeii was slightly inland on the Sarno river‚ 9km southeast of Mt Vesuvius. Both towns were linked to Rome through sea
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EVIDENCE IN POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM? There is a significant amount of evidence from Pompeii and Herculaneum‚ however‚ historians must be careful about the conclusions they come to from examining said evidence. There are many gaps in the evidence resulting not only from the nature of ancient societies‚ but also from the destruction caused by the eruption. Historians must also keep in mind that the preservation techniques used have not always been completely successful‚ and excavation is still incomplete
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Trade and Commerce in Pompeii Before the tragic eruption on Pompeii it was a well established thriving market town situated right on the coast of Italy that was very advanced for its age. Evidence throughout the town suggests that Pompeii had a healthy commercial life but there has been little evidence of manufacturing and trade although still enough to show the importations and exportations of the town providing archaeologist with a sufficient amount to have a great knowledge and understanding
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society had the means to decipher phenomena on both a scientific and supernatural level‚ but the tragedy at Vesuvius was a whole other story; the occupants of Campania were caught completely off guard by the eruption. The principle characters of Pompeii had multiple opportunities to recognize the evidence of their impending demise; however due to their unfamiliarity with volcanic disasters and preoccupiedness with the aqueduct and Vulcanalia‚ they were unable to identify the real problem before misfortune
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Over the past centuries‚ since its discovery in 1749‚ many archaeologists have contributed to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Archaeologists were initially focused on excavating‚ most of which were improperly done causing extensive damage. It wasn’t until the 19th century‚ when archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli introduced new excavation methods; those succeeded him include August Mau‚ Vittorio Spinazzola and Amendo Maiuri. Now attention has shifted towards conservations and restorations
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APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SAFETY IN EXCAVATION AND SHAFTS FOR FOUNDATIONS Published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service Department of Labour Wellington New Zealand September 1995 Reprinted with corrections: April 2000 ISBN 0-477-03578-7 $10 (incl.GST) CONTENTS NOTICE OF ISSUE............................................................... 5 FOREWORD ......................................................................... 6 SUMMARY OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENTACTANDREGULATIONS
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