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When the volcano began making signs of erupting, most of the rich people left Pompeii leaving the poor people and slaves behind. The skeletons and plaster casts are those of the poor.

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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.


Mount Vesuvius is best known for the eruption that destroyed which city?

Pompeii and Hercullum,some people just think pomeii or just hercullum but it was both citys


How many people died in the eruption of Herculaneum?

We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.We don't know how many people escaped Pompeii before the eruption. We don't know the population of Pompeii, so any estimation of the deaths or the escapees is pure guess work, not solid fact.


Where in pompeii is Mount Vesuvius located?

Mount Vesuvius is located near the city of Pompeii, in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is visible from various parts of the ancient city, and the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD is what famously buried Pompeii under layers of ash and pumice.


How many people died in Pompeii 79 AD?

approximately 2,000 people died

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Where did rich people in ancient Pompeii sleep?

Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.Both rich and poor people in Pompeii slept in their bedrooms.


Did pompeii people have running water?

yes pompeii had running water but only the rich people


Why were the bones green when they found the camber in pompeii?

Because the rich people had gold, jewelry


Did the people of Pompeii have baths in some homes?

The houses and the villas of the rich had baths. Those of the poor did not.


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.


Is pompeii a rich seaside town?

yes i think


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.


How did people in pompeii shape the earth?

pompeii people thought the earth was flat


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.


How do people make a living in Pompeii?

They don't. That's right, people don't live in Pompeii any more. The better question here is: How "did" people make a living in Pompeii.


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.


How was Pompeii viewed in ancient times?

a very well-to-do area where lots of rich and important people chose to build their holiday villas. it was a nice seaside area.