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How many people died at Pompeii?
2,000 people
The estimated 2,000 people who died in the ancient Roman city when they could not escape were not overwhelmed by the lava, but rather asphyxiated by the gases and ashes and later covered in volcanic debris to leave a mark of their physical presence millennia later.
What happened to the bodies in Pompeii?
As has been done when other remains have been discovered at the Pompeii site, archaeologists poured liquid chalk into the cavities, or void, left by the decaying bodies in the ash and pumice that rained down from the volcano near modern-day Naples and demolished the upper levels of the villa.
Is there a dress code for Pompeii?
There is no dress code to visit Pompeii. The landmarks in Italy that do have rules about what you can wear are usually places like the Vatican and churches, which do have a dress code.
Was Pompeii destroyed by God?
No God did not destroy Pompeii , or Jerusalem, or New Orleans, or Sodom and Gomorrsh, or any other city. All of these were destroyed by natural causes – perhaps aided by human activities. (ie building on a volcano or a flood plain).
Why was Pompeii built near a volcano?
Pompeii was built near the Volcano as the location was simply perfect for settling down a village 2.5 thousands years ago. The mountain was very fertile, the climate was just perfect for harvest and it was close to River outlet and sea.
What is the volcano that destroyed Pompeii?
Ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano on mainland Europe. It is best known because of the eruption in A.D. 79 that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum , but Vesuvius has erupted more than 50 times.
How many people died from Pompeii?
There are no records of how many people lived in Pompeii, or how many were killed, but experts estimate that as many as 20,000 people lived in Pompeii and in its surrounding towns. Of those, between 10,000 and 16,000 perished.