1. What were Pompeii’s main attractions (before its untimely end)?

2. The Forum Center of all activity Downtown, central location
Includes temples, baths, and basilica

3. Forum Baths Center for public bathing Common area for socialization
Segregated baths
Weight room, ball games, and changing room

4. Temple of Apollo Greek architecture
Statues dedicated to Apollo (shown shooting arrows) and Diana.
Surrounded by 48 columns
Destroyed 62 A.D., earthquake

5. Temple of Jupiter Erected Mid 2nd Century B.C.
Located at north end of forum
Dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.
Destroyed 62 A.D., earthquake

6. Basilica Large roofed hall with clerestory windows
Commonly used for business transactions
Resolution of legal issues
One of earlier basilicas (late 2nd Century)

7. Necropolis (Porta Nocera)
Necropolis (graveyard) located outside every Pompeian gate
Funeral statues
Estimated to be built around early 3rd Century

8. Amphitheatre Seating for over 20,000
Restored after earthquake in 62 A.D.
Used for spectator sports, games, and public displays
Riot in 59 A.D.

9. Gladiator’s Barracks Built around 63 A.D.
Contained variety of weapons, both for combat and parades
Located west of amphitheater

10. Bakery of Modestus Mills made of volcanic rock
Millstones turned by slaves, convicts, or mules
Wood-heated oven, made of lava rock and closed with iron door

11. Lupanare (Brothel) Center for prostitution Located near Forum
Contained 2 levels, 5 rooms on each level, a balcony, and a bathroom
Graffiti on walls reveal prices

12. Works Cited
Richard Owen in Rome. "Erotic frescoes put Pompeii brothel on the tourist map." Times, The (United Kingdom) . Newspaper Source. 3 May
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"Pompeii's bars not so seedy after all.(Conference report: Archaeology)(archaelogical research of ancient city)(Brief Article)." New Scientist   (Jan 22, 2005): 15(1). Student Resource Center - Gold. Thomson Gale. Hamilton Southeastern High School. 10 Apr. 2007  <
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Amery, Colin. The Lost World of Pompeii. J. Paul Getty Trust Publications, 2002.