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Pompeii was a Roman city whosepopulation has been estimated at 8,000 to 12,000. Pompeii was used by its inhabitants. Rich men form Rome built villas inPompeiiand in other cities around theNaplesarea. Pompeii alsohada trading port.
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How many people used to live in Pompeii before the eruption?
about 20.000 people
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.
What is the capital of Pompeii?
The capital of Pompeii is Rome(thats what my teacher told me.)Rome is the capital of Italy not pompeiino. pompeii was a town in rome.
What is the closeist city to Pompeii?
Naples is the closest city to the ruins of Pompeii.
How were some of the ruins damaged in 1943 in Pompeii?
Pompeii Damaged by a bomb that fell on Pompeii in 1943. Allies drop at least 150 bombs on the ruins of Pompeii in the belief that the Germans were using them as an ammunition dump.
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.
What used to be called the forgotten city?
Pompeii.
What kind of technology was used in Pompeii?
In Pompeii, various types of technology were utilized, such as aqueducts for water supply, public baths with heating systems, and well-preserved architectural techniques like frescoes and mosaics. Additionally, the Romans in Pompeii used advanced building materials and techniques, such as concrete, to construct durable structures.
Why did people speak latin in Pompeii?
It used to be a real language
What is a Pompeii specularium?
Well, a Specularium was a kind of proto-glasshouse (aka greenhouse), so I assume a Pompeii Specularium was one from Pompeii. They used thin sheets of mica, rather than glass, to cover the plants with.
What is Pompeii used for?
Pompeii is a place in Italy. mt Vesuvius erupted and nearly destroyed the whole place. Today Pompeii is a major tourist attraction and also an area for archaeological study and investigation. You could say its an open air museum.
What country is the city of pompeii located on?
The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.
Why are people in Pompeii used to minor quaking before the 79 ad eruption of mt. vesuvius?
Because Pompeii is in an area that is prone to tectonic activity.
What city besides Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius?
The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.
Is Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii?
Vesuvius is 8 kilometres from Pompeii, so no it is not IN Pompeii
Is there a Pompeii museum above where Pompeii used to be?
Pompeii is still remaining as ruins in very good condition. However the is a museum which contains many Frescoes and Mosaics taken from Pompeii as well as hundreds of other items found there called the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli which is situated in the nearby town of Naples.
How much of Pompeii did Giuseppe Fiorelli uncover?
It's not a case of how much he uncovered, it's more the techniques that he used that made him the best Archaeologist to direct the digs in Pompeii.
