Excavations




City rediscovered in 1590 by workmen digging a canal, and again in 1711. Recognized as Pompeii in 1736. Fully excavated in 1748 Skeletons found in 1982 that may have boarded ships. All excavations finished in 1983

Current restoration and conservation
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Location
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Uncovering the City
HOUSE OF FAUN
HOUSE OF VETTI
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Beware of dog
FORUM
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Laura Ragoonanan Chantal Raymond Kevin Moore
Eruption of August 24-25 79AD

Pliny --a Roman administrator and poet, whose many vivid letters have been preserved
GRAFFITI
Graffiti walls

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STREETS
Via dell’Abbondanza
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THERMOPOLIUM
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THEATER
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PALAESTRA AMPHITHEATER
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TEMPLES
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Wiped out previously densely populated sites

Avellino prumice 1800 BC
Pompeii: Before the Eruption


Founded in the 18th century BC by the Oscans 6th Century BC, under Greek rule 400 BC: Conquered by Samnites 80 BC: Conquered by Rome


Warning signs People were unprepared Curiosity instead of fear
Eruption of August 24-25 79AD

Eruptions took 17 hrs

Big and small one People that were left behind were either the old or the young. At least 750oF
Pompeii: Before overing from Earthquake of 62 A.D.


Many repairs and reconstruction Trying to Carry on with life as usual Booming Economy

Many died from Thermal Shock

Eruption cont…


Long periods of inactivity at Vesuvius False sense of security People were not aware of the impact of past eruptions

Large Mediterranean trade point Holiday Villas of the Rich profiting


Wells dried up 10 days before Cows on the hills were behaving strangely
Pompeii is unique because….
BATHS
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