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Pompeii and Herculaneum

Pompeii and Herculaneum. Geographical Context. The Physical Environment. Phlegraean Fields. The Physical Environment. Vesuvius.

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Pompeii and Herculaneum

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  1. Pompeii and Herculaneum Geographical Context

  2. The Physical Environment

  3. Phlegraean Fields The Physical Environment Vesuvius The climate was temperate with cooling coastal breezes in summer and short winters. The mild climate and the natural beauty of the environment attracted wealthy Romans to build holiday homes in the area. The River Sarnus which flowed into the bay was navigable for some distance. The bay provided safe anchorage for boats and a Roman fleet was stationed at Misenum. River Sarnus Herculaneum Baiae Misenum Pompeii Bay of Naples

  4. Natural features and resources • Campania had an unrivalled reputation for produce in Italy • Agriculture and fishing major industries. • A Pompeian specialty was garum, a fermented fish sauce. • Salt from the sea was used to preserve foods. The Herculaneum Gate was originally called the PortaSaliniensis, which means Salt Gate. The Herculaneum Gate

  5. Natural features and resources • Vineyards thrived in the area around Vesuvius. • Other crops included wheat and barley, vegetables such as cabbages and chickpeas, fruits such as figs and olives. • Sheep and goats were grazed and wool was an important regional product. • Pompeii and Herculaneum were both market towns for the surrounding agricultural hinterlands. • Ancient writers refer to the Campanian region as fruitful, abundant and fair. Wall painting from the House of the Centenary at Pompeii showing Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, with Vesuvius in the background.

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