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Pompeii, Italy was built on a low hill of volcanic rock, approximately five miles south of Mount Vesuvius. The ancient city featured two main streets, known to day as the 'Street of Shops' and 'Stabaie Street', that crossed near the center of the town. A third main street ran parallel to the street of shops, and most of the streets in Pompeii ran mostly in straight lines, and divided the town into blocks. There are no evidence of any of the streets having names.
For entertainment, there were two theaters, a sports field or Palaestra, and an amphitheater. For the theaters, one was an open-air theater that held up to five thousand people, and the other was a roofed, smaller theater that was used for shows or concerts. The amphitheater was for entertainment through violence (e.g. gladiatorial combats and wild animal hunts), and could hold every citizen and inhabitant of Pompeii, as well as visitors from nearby towns.
Pompeii was a desirable place to live for two main reasons. Firstly, the soil was very fertile, due to Mount Vesuvius, which was very close. The people of Pompeii didn't know that Vesuvius was a volcano, so were unaware that it was the cause for the fertile land. Secondly and lastly, the location of Pompeii was close to the Bay of Naples, therefore, it provided the necessary transportation for traders. Pompeii was a very busy town, with people bustling about, and it can be said that there were many amenities of life.
Nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, and it was documented by Pliny the Younger.
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∙ 12y agoThere was a lot conflict between the local people in Pompeii and Rome as the people in Pompeii didn't really want to be part of the Empire.
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Who was the founder of Pompeii?
Andreas Solope III...We don't know who founded Pompeii. All we know is that Pompeii was founded by a group of Oscan speaking people.
How many people diyed in pompeii eruption?
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What did the rich of ancient Pompeii live in?
The wealthy of ancient Pompeii lived in the larger houses in the city. We know this from the size of the remains of the houses and the beautiful decorations from the walls. They may also may have had villas on the outskirts of the city.
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.
Was Pompeii founded in 1599?
no pompeii was founded many years before that but after the eruption of mount vesuvius, pompeii was rediscovered in 1599.
How do you know there was a lot of traffic in pompeii?
look to the ways there were in pompeii
Who was the founder of Pompeii?
Andreas Solope III...We don't know who founded Pompeii. All we know is that Pompeii was founded by a group of Oscan speaking people.
What do the residents of pompeii know about tito and what don't they know?
people of the resident know that tito lived everywhere but didnt know he had a dog that brings him scraps of food left over
How do they know the population of Pompeii?
They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.They do not know the population of Pompeii. Any figures given out are just estimates as there were no population records for the town.
Where can you find Pompeii?
A great book to read about Pompeii if you would like to know more is 'Pompeii: The life of a Roman town' by Mary Beard.
How many people died in the eruption of Herculaneum?
We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.
How many people diyed in pompeii eruption?
We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.We don't know the number of people who died in the eruption that destroyed Pompeii. The reason for this is that we don't know how many people lived there in he first place.
How many people became trapped in pompeii eruption?
We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.We don't know how many people survived because we don't have a head count of how many people lived in Pompeii or in the surrounding area. Any number given out is only a guess.
Why did people forget about Pompeii?
they didnt they didnt know about pompeii until they found it after the volcano.
When did mount Pompeii first erupt?
It wasn't Mount Pompeii, it was Mount Vesuvius. It first erupted 18,300 years ago, but the one we most know of was when it destroyed Pompeii in AD 79.
When did people know Pompeii was a country?
Pompeii never was a country it was a city in Italy that was buried in 79 AD and was "refound" in the 1800's.
What is the name of the city on top of Pompeii?
If you mean the nearest city to Pompeii, it's Napoli. If not then I don't know because your question makes no sense.
