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Pompeii
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city (near modern day Naples) that was buried in AD 79 by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The city was excavated started in 1599 and offers a glimpse into Ancient Roman life.
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What did Ancient Pompeii look like?
Pompeii was accidentally discovered by a group of men building a fountain Pompeii was completely covered in 75 feet of ash and lava traping 300 people that were later taken for scientific research
What was Pompeii like after the explosion?
Pompeii was based on a lava plateau on the cost of Italy beside the river Sarnus and the mount Vesuvius.
The surrounding lands were very fertile due to the volcanic soil and the river provided lots of water.
It was founded by the Oscans who first found Herculaneum they were a tribe that came from the mountains.
The Greeks came originally as traders but then ended up taking over Pompeii.
They lost to the samnites who built up the towns defenses and made it into the city it was at the time of the eruption The plans they used were originally from a Greek architect called Hipodamus.
The Samnites were originally Allies of Rome but tried to become independent They ended up loosing and became part of the Roman empire. Because of this much of Pompeii's land was given to Roman veterans who brought with them money and expertise causing Pompeii to thrive.
In 79 AD Vesuvius erupted destroying Pompeii and it's neighbouring towns in just over 24 hours.
What crops would the people from pompeii grow?
The area is a warm area and the land is good so they grew olives, figs, grapes, lemons, oranges, and produced sea salt.
Did anyone survive the eruption in Pompeii?
According to the Cambridge Latin Course and the BBC, there were countless numbers of search and rescue were operated. DOGGIES BRO>>>>HECTIC!!
How much did things cost in Pompeii?
If you mean to visit Pompeii today there is an entrance fee and that is it. You visit the site and walk around. If you want a guide it is extra.
Why is it important to visit Pompeii?
THE CITY HAS A VERY FAMOUS VOLCANO[I FORGOT THE NAME OF IT BUT IF YOU WANT A IMEGE OF THE CITY READ THE BOOK''THE DOG OF POMPEII''
Why didn't the citizens all leave in ad 79 in Pompeii?
They did, at least the smart ones got out while the getting was good. The eruption was not a sudden unexpected event. There had been warning signs for weeks before the big blast. The ones that remained were the ones who for some reason could not leave or they were simply the type of people who ignored good advise. Proof of the evacuation of the majority of people is in the comparatively low number of bodies found for a town of Pompeii's size.
How many people visit walls of Babylon each year?
The ruins of Babylon are not a tourist site. They were damaged in recent times.
In 1983, Saddam Hussein started rebuilding the city on top of the old ruins. Part of this was restoration and part was new construction. Later he built a palace in the shape of a ziggurat over some of the ruins and called it it Saddam Hill. In 2003 he wanted to build of a cable car line over site, but this was interrupted by the Gulf War.
The US army built Camp Alpha, a military base, on the site causing irreparable damage to the archaeological record. Parts of the site were levelled to create a landing area for helicopters, and parking spaces for military for vehicles. The vehicles crushed the brick pavements. More than 12 trenches were dug. Nine moulded brick figures of dragons at the ancient city gate were damaged. Archaeological fragments were scattered.
In the story The dog of Pompeii When Tito awakes after Caesar and party how has Pompeii changed?
There was ashes everywhere falling from the sky, it was so hot, so dark; nobody knew what was going on.
How many years was Pompeii covered?
While Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, it did not "flatten" the city. It covered it in ash, leaving the buildings standing and suffocating the people who did not escape. How long that process took depends on when you start timing - from the first rumblings, or from the beginning of the pyroclastic flow. The time would be days, hours or minutes depending on what event you measure from.
The people of Pompei were buried in a volcanic eruption - a pyroclastic flow - which burned them up from inside almost instantaneously and embedded their bodies in volcanic ash at the same moment.
The organic tissues decayed inside the ash, leaving a body-shaped hollow inside (rather like the mould in lostwax casting).
When the city was excavated, some of these hollows were filled with plaster before excavation, so that the shape of the engulfed body could be preserved after the hardened volcanic magma had been removed.
What is so important about the dog mosaic from pompeii?
It is a important piece of history and concludes the point that pompeii did use atidtic decorations in thier houses.
Why was the Amphitheatre important in Pompeii?
Religion was an important part of the lives of everyday Romans so they paid Temples a visit very often. There are many temples and shrines in Pompeii.
Yes Pompeii did have a ruler and it was Rome the most but there were many other countries that controlled pompeii.
How did the volcanic ash affect Pompeii?
It didn’t go anywhere. It buried the city and that is why we can see it today.
Why was Pompeii listed as a heritage site?
Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage site because it is an almost intact ancient Roman town. It has been well preserved because it was buried by volcanic ashes during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a volcano, in 69 AD. Because of this it gives a good insight into the features and life of Roman towns.
