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The current geographical size of the modern city of Pompei is about 12 square km, or about 5 square miles. The ancient city of Pompeii (with 2 i's) was a prosperous city, with a busy port and popular resort. Two thirds of the city have been excavated, only a small part is accessible to the public, and takes days to walk through. The population was about 20,000 at the time of the eruption, August 24, 79 AD.
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What did the rich of ancient Pompeii live in?
The wealthy of ancient Pompeii lived in the larger houses in the city. We know this from the size of the remains of the houses and the beautiful decorations from the walls. They may also may have had villas on the outskirts of the city.
Was Pompeii founded in 1599?
no pompeii was founded many years before that but after the eruption of mount vesuvius, pompeii was rediscovered in 1599.
What is the capital of Pompeii?
The capital of Pompeii is Rome(thats what my teacher told me.)Rome is the capital of Italy not pompeiino. pompeii was a town in rome.
What is the closeist city to Pompeii?
Naples is the closest city to the ruins of Pompeii.
How were some of the ruins damaged in 1943 in Pompeii?
Pompeii Damaged by a bomb that fell on Pompeii in 1943. Allies drop at least 150 bombs on the ruins of Pompeii in the belief that the Germans were using them as an ammunition dump.
What is the size of Pompeii in kilometers?
Pompei, Italy - 4.6 square miles (not to be confused with the ancient city which is spelled 'Pompeii').
What country is the city of pompeii located on?
The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.The ruins of Pompeii are located in Italy.
What did the rich of ancient Pompeii live in?
The wealthy of ancient Pompeii lived in the larger houses in the city. We know this from the size of the remains of the houses and the beautiful decorations from the walls. They may also may have had villas on the outskirts of the city.
What city besides Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius?
The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Vesuvius in 79.
Is Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii?
Vesuvius is 8 kilometres from Pompeii, so no it is not IN Pompeii
Where did pompeii worms get their names from?
Pompeii worms get their name from the place they were found/discovered- Pompeii.
What what was leaft of Pompeii?
What was leaft of pompeii
When was Pompeii discovered?
Pompeii was discover in 1592.
Where did the people of Pompeii come from?
The people of Pompeii primarily descended from indigenous Italic tribes, while also incorporating influences from Greek settlers and later Roman conquerors. The city's population was a mix of local Italians, immigrants, and expatriates, creating a diverse and cosmopolitan community.
The youngest in the Pompeii tragetyWho is plinay in Pompeii?
Pliny the younger a famous writer who watched Pompeii
What is Pompeii like today?
Pompeii is a ruinned roman city.
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.
