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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.
