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The deadly gases of the volcanic eruption affected people`s lungs. The substances also froze people into perfect statues.

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The town of Pompeii was doomed by the eruption of Vesuvius. It was buried in layers of pumice and the people who remained were killed by the hot gasses that rolled down from the volcano.

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How did Pompeii affect people?

Pompeii did not affect people in any particular way. It was just an ordinary Roman town. It was mount Vesuvius which affected people. It erupted in 79, covered the town with ash and killed its inhabitants.


What civilization was affected by the event in pompeii in 79 ad?

Pompeii was part of the Roman Empire.


Do people still live in Pompeii?

no one lives in Pompeii now but people live in Naples which is close to Pompeii. and people live my mount Vesuvius. but not in Pompeii.


Where did rich people in ancient Pompeii sleep?

Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.


What were the people of Pompeii called?

They were known as Italians, being that that is where Pompeii is situated.But, people from Pompeii are called Pompeians.


How did people in pompeii shape the earth?

pompeii people thought the earth was flat


Did pompeii people have running water?

yes pompeii had running water but only the rich people


How do people make a living in Pompeii?

They don't. That's right, people don't live in Pompeii any more. The better question here is: How "did" people make a living in Pompeii.


Why were people in Pompeii short?

People were so short because their first water pipes were made of lead and they didnt know lead would poison them and it affected their growth and many died of poison from it


How many towns were affected by mount vesuviu's eruption in 79?

There were four towns that we know for certain that were affected by Vesuvius. They were Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae. There was also another town nearby called Nuceria, which may have been affected.


What did Pompeii's eruption do?

Killed thousands of people and destoryed the town of Pompeii and Herculaeum.


Where in pompeii is Mount Vesuvius located?

it was located in pompeii and lots of people died from it.