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Records from the Plinys told of where ancient Pompeii and Herculanium stood, so in went the archeaologists
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What was the political structure of Pompeii and herculaneum?
Pompeii is a city were you could find things you have never saw befor
Did the Romans have beds?
Yes, the Romans had beds. Bed frames of carbonized wood were found in the ruins of the city of Herculaneum. Babies also had cradles.
How was herculaneum discovered?
It was colonized by the naples and then was formed when the wealthy inhabitants of eastern Italy move in and started a larger colonization formed with Pompeii, then they they were bothe destroyed in 79AD after Mount Vesuvius erupted.
What destroye d the Roman city of herculancum?
Herculaneum was destroyed by the same things that destroyed Pompeii and the other cities in the area. The city was buried in pumice and ash and the people were suffocated by the hot gases that rolled down on them.
Where is herculaneum?
on the east side of mt. vesuvius
What is pompeiis neighbouring city?
Herculaneum was the neibouring city - port of Pompeii.
Where can you find a map of the ancient city of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
online
What is the other city that got burned by MT Vesuvious?
The cities destroyed were Pompeii and Herculaneum.
What was herculaneum's function?
Herculaneum was a sister city of Pompeii. However it was not your average everyday Roman town as Pompeii was. Herculaneum was a upper class resort town (as were most of the places in the area). The wealthy had houses and villas there where they would go to escape the stifling heat of Rome in the summer months.
Did Mount Vesuvius also affect Herrculainium?
Mount Vesuvius affected Pompeii and the city of Herculaneum.
What city did Mount Vesuvius cover?
There were several: Pompeii, and Herculaneum, Stabiae, Oplontis, and Monte Bursaccio.
What was the population of Herculaneum?
Herculaneum had a population of 4,000 people.
Why is herculaneum famous?
Herculaneum was the city hardest hit by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD. It was on the coast due west of the volcano, near present-day Ercolano. The city was covered to a great depth by mud and ash, which kept most of the city's buildings intact and preserved their contents for centuries.
What was the political structure of Pompeii and herculaneum?
Pompeii is a city were you could find things you have never saw befor
Why is Pompeii more famous than Herculaneum?
Pompeii is more famous than Herculaneum because of the scale of its destruction and preservation, as well as its larger size and population. The city of Pompeii was buried under a thick layer of volcanic ash, whereas Herculaneum was covered by mud and lava, leading to differing levels of preservation. Additionally, the stories and artifacts uncovered in Pompeii have captured the public's imagination more than those found in Herculaneum.
In what year did excavation begin in herculaneum?
The earliest excavations at Herculaneum began in 1738.
When did herculaneum get destroyed?
Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79.
