Pompeii; Where the life of ancient Roman people is still narrated

“Pompeii”, an ancient city in southern Italy and one of the most influential examples of ancient Roman civilization, was registered in the UNESCO world list in 1997. This city was buried under a layer of ash and lava due to the sudden eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD, and for this reason, many details of the daily life of its inhabitants have remained intact. Therefore, some believe that one of the greatest tragedies in history happened in Pompeii, and the fossilized bodies or objects trapped in the volcanic ash are proof of this claim.

A visit to Pompeii provides an exceptional opportunity to understand the lifestyle, art and culture of ancient Rome. The city’s cobbled streets, magnificent architecture and public buildings such as amphitheater and temples reflect the social and religious world of this civilization. Private houses with beautiful wall paintings and mosaics also testify to the artistic taste of that time.

The streets of Pompeii are full of houses whose arrangement seems very interesting; Because the rich and poor families of this city lived next to each other. In fact, next to the simple and insignificant lands, you can see luxurious houses that belonged to prominent nobles, and to understand this difference, you have to take a look inside these houses.

Most of the houses are named after the ancient artifacts that were found inside them. The most famous of these buildings is “House of the Faun”, which was named because of the presence of a statue of the same name in the yard of the house. The remains of public baths, restaurants with tiled counters, government institutions, an amphitheater and a church tell stories of the daily life of Pompeii’s people, from feasts and entertainment to social habits. Today, this city is not only a symbol of glory and tragedy, but also a bridge to the past and a deeper understanding of human history.

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