Pompeii
July 5, 1999
The first thing we saw entering the city were the suburbs. The long steep climb foreshadows things to come.
PompeiiJuly 5, 1999 | ||
| Pompeii is easily one of the most interesting places I have ever seen. Before my first visit, I was under the impression that it was merely a village buried by Mt. Vesuvius 2000 years ago, with a few buildings and some stone roads. I was stunned to discover how large the place is. It will easily take us 4 or 5 all day visits to cover it, but I am quite willing to make that sacrifice. The first thing we saw entering the city were the suburbs. The long steep climb foreshadows things to come. |
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As you climb, you can see the Suburban Baths, which are pretty self-explanatory. These baths were mostly used by people coming into the town from outlying areas. | |
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The Porta Marina Gate, originally the main gate coming from the harbor, has two covered archways. The pedestrian entrance has stairs, and to the right is a larger ramped opening used for carts and wagons. | |