0
The name Pompeii (which means 5) suggests that the city was either divided into 5 neighborhoods or hamlets, or that a family or group of 5 people settled the city. It is not currently known for sure why it was named Pompeii.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe word derives from the Oscan word Pompe meaning the number five, suggesting settlement by a family group.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
Who created pompeii?
Pompeii was built in around 600BC by the Oscans, who were a group of people in Italy. It was originally called Colonia Veneria Cornelia Pompeii for the person who conquered the pompeii area and for Venus, the goddess of love.
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.
Where did pompeii worms get their names from?
Pompeii worms get their name from the place they were found/discovered- Pompeii.
What is the name of the valcono that errupted in Pompeii?
The Name of the volcano that erupted in Pompeii was Mt. Vesuvius
What is the modern name of Pompeii?
Pompeii is very close to Naples.
What is the city of Pompeii called nowadays?
It is called its name.
What was the name of the volcano that destroyed the towns of pompeii an herculaneum?
Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.
What was the name of money in Pompeii?
Drachma.
What is the name of the square in Pompeii?
The Forum.
What is the volcanoes name in the dog of Pompeii?
the name is Mount Etna
What is the name of the vlacano of Pompeii?
Pompeii was buried by the violent, explosive eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
What is the dogs name in the dog of pompeii?
Bimbo
What is the name of the city that was buried by a volcano?
Pompeii .
What is pompeii's nick name?
The lost city.
