Pompeii, rome was a city that had an extremely interesting and sublime history, this city had gone through a disaster that enabled many archeologists to find many artifacts that were held inside of this city of ash. In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted, encasing the town in a sheet of not lava, but pure volcanic ash that caused for the city to have been completely buried and hidden from the world, Pompeii was no to be rediscovered for many years to come. "The ruined city remained frozen in time until it was discovered by a surveying engineer in 1748." (Owens). The eruption of Mount Vesuvius had caused for the city of Pompeii to remain in a "Time Capsul-like" state, making it a preserved ground for exploration.
When Mount Vesuvius erupted, it is said that the hot, smoldering ash flowed onto Pompeii as if it was a flood of water, the estimated amount of peole to have died were over two thousand. In 1748, a group of explorers saw the potent time stopping endowment that the ash had shown. While digging the ash and exploring, the group found that the entire city of pompeii was exactly as it had been from the abounding years ago. In future years, there was a scientist named Giuseppe Mastrolorenzo who studied volcanoes. Mastrolorenzo and his co-workers went to Pompeii and evaluated the layers of volcanic ash in the town, then concluded that most people died from the first surge. Although the first surge of ash and smoke that travelled into the town was slow moving, it was enough to finish them off. The team was able to estimate how high the temperatures of the ash were, due to the fact that it had melted some metals like lead and tin.
It is reported for Pompeii to have many important types of structures, some being houses, temples, and bak...
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... Herculaneum was a seaside town that had witnessed the horror of mount vesuvious wreacking havoc on Pompeii, now had to deal with a new problem; the eruption coming towards their city. As stated before, Pompeii was preserved by ash and pumice, but the people of Herculaneum were also preserved, just in a different manner. The citizens of Herculaneum suffered a fate worse than Pompeii, they were hit with pyroclastic flows of rocks and gasses that was so hot that it instantly killed everything that came in contact with it. On account of the flows reaching into Herculaneum and spreading everywhere, when it finally cooled off the entire city was basically cremated. The entire city of Herculaneum was pure bones and stone, no survivors, besides anyone who was out of the country on travel.
Its suprising what people can find from the deaths of others, as seen in Pompeii.
On the afternoon of 24th August 79 AD, a volcano called Mt. Vesuvius erupted, which resulted in destroyed lives of citizens, it was estimated that there were 10 to 12 thousand people who occupied the city .The cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and a few others were severely affected by the eruption. The cities are well known for its beautiful landscapes and its temperate climate.Pompeii is based in the south, close to Naples in the region of Campania in Italy.The eruption started a series of events such as pumice,rocks and ashes falling down and caused hot volcanic gases to rise high in the sky, people from around 100 miles away could see the event unfolding.The remains of Pompeii and other cities was frozen in time due to the pyroclastic surges
A prominent feature that contributed heavily to the way of life in Pompeii was the cities geographical location. The city was situated on a bay and was surrounded by rivers. Seneca tells us that “the city is a pleasant bay ….. bounded by the shores of Surrantum and Stabiae.” This meant that a large amount of trade took place in Pompeii, not only from the sea but from inland as well. Pompeii was also close to Vesuvius, a volcanic mountain. Pliny the Elder writes of this in his Natural History, “Pompeii [with Vesuvius visible close at hand.” Previous volcanic activity in the region led to extremely fertile soil. This contributes heavily to Pompeii’s productive and successful agricultural lands. The geographical location of Pompeii was a prominent feature as it contributed heavily to the city’s economic, industrial, and social aspects.
The private and public leisure activities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were largely abundant. Many activities could be participated in and were used often. These include Drama performances, gladiatorial games, drinking, gambling, brothels, exercise, gardens, baths and food and dining. All these were an important part of Pompeian and Herculaneum life. They were seen as important to keep the body and mind healthy in most cases. Though some opposed some of the activities like brothels, gambling and drinking. But all give a important look into the life of those in Pompeii and Herculaneum before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius which completely destroyed both towns and all its inhabitants.
Spinazzola immediately started with the excavation of the Street of Abundance that ran from the west to east side of Pompeii. With the assistance of photography, the stages of excavations were recorded which aided conservators who were repairing damage done to Pompeii including theft, vandalism and earthquakes. All of his published work and photographs are still good sources and references that are used in modern times. Spinazzola had contributed to our understanding of Pompeii by protecting any source which was excavated. In addition, he devised a method to support the collapsing of ancient walls. He also ensured that all the artefacts that were found during excavation are kept in its original position but making sure they were properly conserved. Therefore, the roles and methods of Vittorio Spinazzola have contributed to our understanding of the people of
There also has not been any evidence of a local organization or construction group that built a structure possibly related to the Palace of Diocletian. Conceivably, there is evidence that the craftsmen and builders were perhaps Greek, given that there are Greek lettered stone markers on the stone masonry throughout the structure of the residence. Although there is limited evidence about who built the structure for Diocletian, there are significant elements still observed from the ruins. There is much that can be deduced about the construction, ornamentation, and overall nature of the character from the remains of the palace. There are some theories that the organizational system of the resident derived from a Roman civil and militaristic background, which will be investigated more clearly later in this work....
Pompeii is possibly the best-documented catastrophe in Antiquity. Because of it, we know now how the Pompeians lived because they left behind an extensive legacy of art, including monuments, sculptures and paintings. Pompeii lay on a plateau of ancient lava near the Bay of Naples in western Italy in a region called Campania, less than 1.6 kilometers from the foot of Mount Vesuvius. With the coast to the west and the Apennine Mountains to the East, Campania is a fertile plain, traversed by two major rivers and rich soil. However, in the early days, it was not a remarkable city. Scholars have not been able to identify Pompeii’s original inhabitants. The first people to settle in this region were probably prehistoric hunters and fishers. By at least the eight century B.C., a group of Italic people known as the Oscans occupied the region; they most likely established Pompeii, although the exact date of its origin is unknown. “The root of the word Pompeii would appear to be the Oscan word for the number five, pompe, which suggests that either the community consisted of five hamlets or, perhaps, was settled by a family group (gens Pompeia)”(Kraus 7). In the course of the eight century B.C., Greek and Etruscan colonization stimulated the development of Pompeii as a city around the area of the Forum. A point for important trade routes, it became a place for trading towards the inland. Up until the middle of the 5th century B.C., the city was dominated politically by the Etruscans.
Nearly two millenniums ago a massive eruption rocked the Roman city of Pompeii, destroying buildings and coating the town in deep layers of volcanic ash. Fortunately, this same ash served as a tool for preservation and has allowed archaeologists to discover the remains of various types of Pompeii’s art. The values, beliefs, and daily workings of Roman culture have been brought to new light through the paintings, mosaics, statues and other forms of art found in the lost city of Pompeii.
He gave the representative that spoke to us all of the information. It was known that your city was still recovering from the earthquake back in 62. You guys became used to the earthquakes shortly after though. It became a regular part of your daily activity, which is why you took no notice of the volcano. Eventually a massive cloud of debris was coming out of this once inactive mountain. According to Pliny the younger it resembled a tree and expanded into many branches. But this was no tree. It instead was a mass of ash and dust spewing out of Mt. Vesuvius. This ash eventually went over the city, covering the sun, then dropped down at an alarming rate of 6 inches each hour. The citizens of Herculaneum tried to shovel it off but it fell to quick and they stayed out there breathing in the ash, slowly killing themselves. The citizens fled to your town as volcanic mud engulfed their city. But they were not safe. Around 6:30 you guys felt the wrath of the volcano that constantly warned you by shaking the ground on a weekly basis. During that morning a cloud of volcanic gas and debris tumbled
Pompeii was destroyed in 79 A. D. When the eruption of Mount Vesuvius started, 1.5 million tons of ash rock shot out Mount Vesuvius every second. After the eruption was over, Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash. Pompeii was just recovering from an earthquake in 62 A. D. The people in Pompeii were not ready for both events. Sixteen thousand people died when Mount Vesuvius’ eruption was over. (“Ancient Rome for Kids: The City of Pompeii;” Bagley).
The myth paintings are the centerpieces of this room, and both paintings attest to the positive influence of Greek heritage in Roman civilization. The careful detail of the paintings shows the care and appreciation of Greek mythology in the living spaces of the Roman elite. Knowing that the villa initially belonged to Agrippa, the Perseus painting is an example of using a successful hero celebrated by the Greeks that can be correlated with Agrippa himself. The deliberate choice of heroic Greek myths depicted not only showcases the residents' affinity for classical ideals but also suggests a desire to align themselves with the virtues and accomplishments celebrated in Greek mythology. It reinforces that the residents of Pompeii regarded and valued ancient cultures as sources of inspiration, wisdom, and artistic achievement, seeking to integrate them into their own lives and surroundings.
The entrance of the exhibit stresses that Pompeii is such an important archeological find because so many artefacts were perfectly preserved from being buried underneath volcanic ash from the day of the eruption in the year 79 until the beginning of excavation in the 1700s. This point illustrated by a Roman bust in near perfect
This volcano had previously erupted thousands of times, but there was a certain eruption that became very famous. The town of Pompeii, located about 5 miles from the volcano, was a flourishing resort for Romes most wealthy and popular citizens. The town of pompeii was a very fancy town, having nicely paved roads and nicely built houses. This town, being only 5 miles from the deadly volcano, was bound to be remembered as a tragedy. On the eve of this fateful eruption, there was about 20,000 citizens living in Pompeii.
The Valley of the Temples is supposed to be one of the best attractions; although, it is not even a valley but a ridge with seven temples upon it. Each structure was made in honor of a mythological God, including Zeus, Hephaestus, Hera, and more (“Valley of the Temples”). Out of the seven, the Temple of Concordia, built in the 5th century B.C., is the best kept and truly reflects the country’s dedication to “beauty and architectural perfection.” The Temple of Zeus is also incredibly special because it depicts the “Telamone” which is one of 38 statues of Atlas holding up a structure (“Visit the Valley of the Temples”). Another intriguing place that encourages me to visit lies in the city of Palermo which is the capital of Sicily.
The ash and rock from that particular eruption engulfed Pompeii, making it hard to breath. Eventually, the ash was turned to mud from the rainfall, which soon buried it. It was said that some people were able to successfully use cloth as a filter for the unclean air around them.
Mount Vesuvius is a strato-volcano consisting of a volcanic cone (Gran Cono) that was built within a summit caldera (Mount Somma). The Somma-Vesuvius complex has formed over the last 25,000 years by means of a sequence of eruptions of variable explosiveness, ranging from the quiet lava outpourings that characterized much of the latest activity (for example from 1881 to 1899 and from 1926 to 1930) to the explosive Plinian eruptions, including the one that destroyed Pompeii and killed thousands of people in 79 A.D. At least seven Plinian eruptions have been identified in