The History Of Pompeii Site

The morning of August 24th 79 A.D. started out as any other day in Pompeii. The streets were full of people trying to do their daily chores and activities, unaware that it was the day that would be forever engraved in history. The Pompeian settled in that area mainly because of soil and agriculture, but were also mesmerized by the beautiful location. They did not know the dangers of the neighboring volcano and so believed themselves to be very lucky to find such a place. The city of Pompeii, in Italy, which was home to more than 20,000 people over 2000 years ago, is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites to be investigated in modern times. As a result of a volcanic disaster, (the massive eruption of nearby Mt. Vesuvius), the city …show more content…
The site was later excavated and the greatest archaeologists, whom had discovered great ways to make the site into a real life museum, preserved most of the people of Pompeii and the artifacts. Whereas now in this century the site is structured well enough so visitors from all over the world can come and visually see what the city used to be. Now the site is more clear and spacious to observe and walk in every corner to get a glimpse of the roman lifestyle. The impact of Pompeii on Rome in the beginning was problematic because the damage caused by the volcano had long-term affects on the Rome and the neighboring cities by loss of life, pollution, earthquakes, and tsunamis. However overcoming those obstacles and keeping good preservation overall made the city more popular from the vast visitation of tourists. The Pompeii site is massive but parts of the city are still uncovered, however that does not stop a tourist from visiting, everyday there are increasing number of people visiting the site. This archaeological site is open everyday and at certain times depending on the seasons. As well offers “on-site interpretation and recommended itineraries -including interpretation aids like the guide book, audio guide and Brief Guide (Wallace, 121).” These interpretations prepare a person for a simple tour than adrift through the city. Some areas of the site are most popular than other parts, therefore having a guider or being in groups would be the best choice, “ with non-guided visitors, the limited time spent in an are is a possible indicator that the current interpretation is failing…(Wallace, 122)”. Therefore communicating and enforcing acceptable visitor behaviors, could reduce number of problems at the site. One of the primary aspects tourists are delighted about Pompeii was how