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The presence of an original settlement by an unknown Oscan people (the Oscans were a number of various peoples in central and southern Italy who spoke Oscan dialects), which is dated to the 8th-7th century BC, is known only though archaeological finds. Therefore, the reason for their founding of the original settlement of Pompeii is unknown. It is likely that this was due to its location. Because it was near Mount Vesuvius, it lied in an area with fertile volcanic soil. It was also near the Bay of Naples which made it an important port. It was then taken over by the Etruscans and then the Greeks (between 525 and 474 BC) who used it as a port. In the 5th century BC it was taken over by the Samnites, one of the Oscan-speaking peoples. They migrated to Campania, a plain between the coast (in the area around Naples) and the Apennine Mountains, the homeland of the Samnites, due to population pressure of the land in these mountains. In 80 BC the Romans settled retired Roman soldiers there and the place then became a Roman town.
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Is toowoomba built on a extinct volcano or a dormant volcano?
The volcano that Toowoomba is built on is known to be extinct, but you never no it could be like the one in Pompeii
When did Mount Vesuvius erupt at Pompeii?
Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.
Who were the people of Pompeii?
Every one thought pompeii was just a poor town that got distoryed by a valcanoe in the Roman empire. But what I found out in my art history class was Pompeii was the Romans version of Vegas. I know it sounds stupid, but it is true.
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.
What economic effect did the empire and Pompeii have after the eruption in 79ad?
pompeii economic
What is now built on top of pompeii?
Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.Nothing is built on top of Pompeii at present. The site is a protected heritage site and is still being excavated and studied.
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.
Who used pompeii?
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.
Who built the walls of Pompeii?
roman craftsman and slaves
Who lived in the house of faun Pompeii?
Well from the way the house is decorated and the period it was built in ect... it is thought to have been a powerful Roman after they toke control of pompeii
How many miles long is Pompeii?
Depending on whcih part of the volcano you mean, roughly 220 to 240 kilometres.
Is toowoomba built on a extinct volcano or a dormant volcano?
The volcano that Toowoomba is built on is known to be extinct, but you never no it could be like the one in Pompeii
Where were the gladiator fights held in Pompeii?
Pompeii, like most other Roman towns, had its own arena and gladiatorial barracks. The gladiators fought and lived there.
When was the amphitheatre in Pompeii built?
It was the first Amphitheatre (or Spectacula, as they were then known) to be built in stone as opposed to wood. It was built around 70 BCE, and it pre-dates the Colosseum in Rome by over a century.
Who built The Theater?
Pompeii the Great built this theatre in 55 BC> Julius Caesar was assassinated there. It is made of concrete. It is one of the first Roman structures to be free-standing, non-wooden floors, and have a stage, garden,and sacred area. It had a statue of Venus in the middle because this was Pompeii's favorite goddess. Venus was the goddess of love.
What is pompeis most famous landmark?
Pompei is the modern Italy city, named after and built around Pompeii, an ancient Italian city destroyed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius. Its most famous landmark would be the ruins of Pompeii.
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.
