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When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 70 AD, all the ashes fell on the city of Pompeii preserving it. Most of the lower parts of buildings are still standing as well as all the corspes are very well preserved. Though, scientists have replaced the real corpses with plaster copies. Also, the ash covered the windows of the house, preserving everything that was inside. Inside these houses were many clues to how the Romans lived, and who was who.
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Is Pompeii an island?
No, Pompeii is/was an ancient Roman city that was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. It gets its importance because the volcanic ash that buried the city preserved it and gives us insight as to how the average Romans lived.
Why did rich Romans want villas?
They were important t the upper class ancient Romans because that is were they lived.
When was Pompeii captured by the Romans?
Pompeii is/was a very ancient Italian town founded by the Oscans, a group of people who lived in pre-Roman Italy. When Rome expanded into the southern area known as Canpania, it annexed Pompeii as part of its victory in the first Samnite war. This was sometime in the 4th century BC although it was not until 80 BC that Sulla ended all the troubles around Pompeii once and for all.
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.
What sort of people lived in Pompeii?
Normal people lived in Pompeii. That's what make the finding of the city so important. It gives us solid insight into the lives of ordinary folks and the ordinary tools and implements used in daily life.
Who lived in Pompeii?
yes there is the old pompeii which is a historical tourist area. This is the area that was destroyed. There is also a new pompeii which is a fully functioning town. People live there and work there. Because of the technology these days they can expect when mount vesuvious is going to erupt
Why are Romans so important?
They were important t the upper class ancient Romans because that is were they lived.
What nationalities lived in Pompeii?
The upper crust in Pompeii were Romans, but Romans took slaves from all over the known world, so the slaves and servants almost surely included a mix of Greeks, Anatolians, Jews, Egyptians, Berbers, Iberians, Catalonians, Gauls, Germans, and others from around the empire.
Is Pompeii an island?
No, Pompeii is/was an ancient Roman city that was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. It gets its importance because the volcanic ash that buried the city preserved it and gives us insight as to how the average Romans lived.
Why did rich Romans want villas?
They were important t the upper class ancient Romans because that is were they lived.
What was the population of Pompeii?
Around 16,000 people. Around 20,000 people. Around 30,000 people. We have no precise answer because there was no census, and even if there were, we still would have no precise answer because women and slaves were not counted in the census.
When was Pompeii captured by the Romans?
Pompeii is/was a very ancient Italian town founded by the Oscans, a group of people who lived in pre-Roman Italy. When Rome expanded into the southern area known as Canpania, it annexed Pompeii as part of its victory in the first Samnite war. This was sometime in the 4th century BC although it was not until 80 BC that Sulla ended all the troubles around Pompeii once and for all.
What kind of government did Pompeii have?
they did not have one~ they lived freely
Why is Pompeii important to archaeologists and historians?
Pompeii is very important to the people you mention in many ways (historians), but one of the most popular reasons is because of the artifacts and skeletons that were left behind by the eruption. These artifacts and skeletons helped archaeologists discover the history and secrets of Pompeii, bringing the historians into play.
What kind of houses did wealthy Romans live in?
The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".The poorer Romans generally lived in apartment buildings called "insulae".
How did rich and poor Romans lived?
rich Romans lived in big houses or beautiful palaces
How rich and poor Romans lived.?
rich Romans lived in big houses or beautiful palaces
