Mt Vesuvius Research Paper

Mount Vesuvius The Roman Empire is recognized for many terrific contributions such as its architecture, literature, and Roman law. Romanization expanded the empire and its culture. The laws that were implemented also brought together the empire and its citizens were loyal to the empire because of its considerate laws for all people. Truly the Roman Empire is known for its many achievements, but one natural phenomena that occurred during this time was the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed many nearby cities and buried the cities under its ashes. Most likely people where engaging in their daily activity and seemed like a normal day. Suddenly, people observe the dark looming cloud which looks like it is coming from Mount Vesuvius. There is a letter in which it describes the disastrous event. After reading the letter it gives a clear perspective of how the eruption surprises the people during that time. This letter was written by Pliny the Younger, an equestrian orator and writer, who wrote the letter to the prominent historian Tacitus. In the letter Pliny the Younger depicts how is Uncle Pliny the Elder, a commander of a roman fleet, approaches the eruption and is killed by the toxic fumes. Pliny the Elders intention for approaching the eruption might have been because ,evidently, he was a …show more content…
However, the letter itself supports its accuracy of what happened. In the letter is states that Pliny the elder oversees a dark cloud on the horizon and spots its direction on what is now Mount Vesuvius. He has a boat made ready to get closer and lands at Stabiae. The letter then describes the bursts of flames, the dark sky, and stone and rock debris falling down. The letter portrays exactly the scenery during an eruption and does not exaggerate in any way. The letters simple and yet elegant description of the event deems it