The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in Pompeii was in the year of 79 CE on August 24th. The volcano stood 6‚500 feet high and was 12 miles north of Pompeii‚ but the eruption had strong winds‚ causing tons of ash to rain on Pompeii and its neighbors. Four days before the eruption there were small earthquakes that started to become more frequent‚ but the residents didn’t think anything was wrong because earthquakes were very common. Very quickly there was 9 feet of ash that covered the entire city‚ and
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open to the sky and from which other rooms‚ for example‚ a bedroom (cubicla) or dining room were accessed.’ - Mark Cartwright When they connected to the aqueduct: Early first century AD Pompeii constructed an aqueduct system to bring
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Pompeii Essay In the year 79 CE Mt. Vesuvius of Pompeii erupted. The eruption was so catastrophic that it destroyed cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pompeii‚ which is also known as “The Garden of the Fugitives”‚ is an important part of Ancient Roman history‚ because it has shown historians a vision of the Ancient Roman society. Historians now believe that the people of Pompeii died by an explosion of gas and hot mud brutally eliminated the residents. Before this‚ people believed that everyone died
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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
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Religion was an important part of everyday life in Pompeii and Herculaneum. It defined the way in which society went about things‚ and had a large influence in both towns. There were many differing religions available to the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum‚ ranging from foreign cults like that of the Egyptian god Isis‚ to cults that believed the emperor himself to be a god. All of these differing religions seem to be openly accepted and therefore indicates a fairly open societal mind when it came
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The forum of Pompeii To identify the main structures of the Pompeii Forum To discuss how they contributed to Pompeii’s life Starter: • Look at the map of Pompeii • Find the forum The forum looking towards the Temple of Jupiter The temples in the forum Temple of Jupiter Council buildings Macellum (meat and fish market) We are going to study the Forum in detail This is an overall view of the Forum of Pompeii. Temple of Jupiter Horrea Weights and Measures Office Temple of Apollo
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‘Describe the Political Life in Pompeii and Herculaneum’ Pompeii and Herculaneum‚ like all ancient Roman-styled towns‚ were self governing cities n local matters‚ but were subject to royal decrees from Rome by the Emperor. However‚ the ‘emperor’ rarely interfered except where the empires security or local order was at stake. After the revolt within the Amphitheatre between Pompeian’s and Nacerians in AD59‚ Emperor Nero dismissed and exiled the two chief magistrates‚ and had a law –governing prefect
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As an archaeologist‚ my interests fall in the Roman city of Pompeii. In an excavation of this site‚ there are certain artifacts and features I would look for. these features would give insight to the status‚ living conditions‚ daily routines‚ and other characteristics of the people who lived there. Some architectural clues such as the presence of large banquet rooms or small living spaces gives us an insight into the status of the people who lived there. Artifacts such as the presence or absence
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Graffiti from Pompeii Graffiti is found in public places and consists of writings and drawings that can range anywhere from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti has existed since ancient times‚ including the time of ancient Rome in the town of Pompeii. The graffiti of Pompeii was preserved by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and was later found on the walls of the houses and buildings following excavation. The graffiti found in ancient Rome suggests what life was like for the people
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Once there was a city in Italy. The name of the city was Pompeii. Pompeii was not a great city. It was considered one of the wealthier towns. Its ruins were all preserved. Pompeii lies on a plateau of lava. Pompeii sat 2 km away from the coast of Italy. It also sat 1 mile away from Mount Vesuvius. The town had a wall built around it. There were 8 main entrances to the town within the walls. The streets were built very well. In the 500’s B.C. the area became an influence on other Greek colonies
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