What are 5 interesting facts about Pompeii?


What are 5 interesting facts about Pompeii?

5 Unusual Facts you might not know about Pompeii
  • They had no word for 'Volcano' ...
  • Citizens had great teeth. ...
  • Brothels were everywhere. ...
  • Graffiti was very common. ...
  • It was originally Greek.


What are 3 things they found in Pompeii?

Top 5 Strangest Objects at Pompeii
  • In the year 79 CE Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city of Pompeii under 20 feet of ash and pumice. ...
  • Plaster Casts of Human Bodies. ...
  • Ancient Graffiti. ...
  • Preserved Loaf of Bread. ...
  • Butchered Giraffe Bone from an Ancient Restaurant Drain.


What is the most interesting thing found in Pompeii?

One of the most fascinating discoveries was a giraffe bone, which illustrated how the wealthy people of Pompeii sought after the most exotic food for their dinners made possible by imports from far-flung areas.


Where is the dog Pompeii?

Dog's remains were found during the excavations of Pompeii As the pumice fall-out deepened, the dog climbed higher -- until eventually it ran out of chain and was suffocated. He died there immediately along with so many of the Pompeians.