CROSSROADS Language StudioÊs Newsletter, November 2008

I traveled to Italy and visited someWorld Heritage Sites. The site which
impressed me most was the Ruins ofPompeii.
During the Roman era, Pompeii was acity of 20,000 residents. It wasdestroyed on the 24th August, 79AD byan eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which
completely covered the city withvolcanic ash and hot mud. The eruption
buried the city under 8 to 10 feet of ash
and debris, taking the lives of 10,000 of
the city's residents.
Excavations at the site began in the1700s and are still underway. According
to our tour guide, it is estimated that
60% of the city still remains uncovered.
The excavations revealed that thehouses had plumbing with drainage andsewage systems, a market place, and, inthe wealthiest peoples’ homes, beautiful
works of art including frescoes from theRoman era.

Immersing ourselves in history, westopped by thermal baths and walked on
cobblestone streets with sidewalks. Alongthe streets there were many shops: afish-shop, a bakery, and even a bar. I
learned that by taking advantage ofbeing a port city on the Bay of Naples,the people of Pompeii had traded inmany goods with other Roman cities. I
learned that the residents of the city
could buy almost anything theywanted. It's amazing to think that thesame kinds of ovens are still being used
today for making pizzas! It was also
surprising to see a theater forentertainment with many tiers of seats(an amphitheater) which reminded me ofan open-air theater in Britain.
Just imagine how some of the wealthypeople were enjoying their lives even in
those days. At the same time, we should
not forget about the slaves who servedthem.
When you go to Italy, you should notmiss visiting the Ruins of Pompeii. I'msure you'll gain insights, thinking of thepeople of those days.

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