RECONSTRUCTION INSPIRED BY REMAINS
As the case is with many cities today, the later construction of the city did not hide the original outline of the city which is still able to be seen to this day. Pompeii begun as a small city only covering about 10 hectors but by the sixth century BC, the city had expanded and was now more than six times the size it once was. The cities culture had strong links to the Etruscans, and was also greatly influenced by the Greek cities in the neighbouring regions. The city changed hands again in the late fifth century BC; it was now under the influence of the Samnite tribesmen from the mountains. The city continually grew in wealth and sophistication as did the Roman Empire which was rapidly expanding throughout the Mediterranean.
We can conclude these various aspects of society in Pompeii through the scientific study of the aretfacts, ruins and remains that have been perfectly preserved for us to examine due to the layers of ash which engulfed the city.(http://museum.wa.gov.au/pompeii/daily-life/?_sm_au_=iVVW8pTDJRfsPNH8)
We can conclude these various aspects of society in Pompeii through the scientific study of the aretfacts, ruins and remains that have been perfectly preserved for us to examine due to the layers of ash which engulfed the city.(http://museum.wa.gov.au/pompeii/daily-life/?_sm_au_=iVVW8pTDJRfsPNH8)
The various artefacts left behind by the people of Pompeii allows us to gain an understanding on the type of lifestyles these people led, numerous scientific techniques are used to verify and confirm these theories. No electricity meant fire was the only source of light other then the sun, meaning most interaction (daily jobs etc.) would have been concluded during the day. There is clear evidence of a sophisticated and cultural society through the high levels of architecture, artworks, fountains etc. Water being essential to any society made up a large aspect of the citizens of Pompeii's daily lives as they needed to drink as well as bath regularly in public baths. We have found foods such as breads which would have been part of the staple diet for most people living in Pompeii, there were also more luxurious foods like vegetables, meats and so on.
HORA PRIMA DIURNA (4.27-5.42): “Since there was no electricity, people had to live according to the ‘rhythms’ of the sun. They got up very early in the morning to start their work. Only a few houses had water so most citizens had to go to take water at public fountains. Water was very important; this is why it was used with great parsimony. For their personal care and to wash themselves, Romans went to thermal baths. For breakfast, they ate bread and cheese, maybe with vegetable or anything left. Barber’s shops opened at sunrise: these shops were also a place to chat and relax.” (http://www.pompei.it/pompeii/daily-life-pompeii.htm)
HORA PRIMA DIURNA (4.27-5.42): “Since there was no electricity, people had to live according to the ‘rhythms’ of the sun. They got up very early in the morning to start their work. Only a few houses had water so most citizens had to go to take water at public fountains. Water was very important; this is why it was used with great parsimony. For their personal care and to wash themselves, Romans went to thermal baths. For breakfast, they ate bread and cheese, maybe with vegetable or anything left. Barber’s shops opened at sunrise: these shops were also a place to chat and relax.” (http://www.pompei.it/pompeii/daily-life-pompeii.htm)