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Pompeii and Herculaneum: Economy
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- 1Describe three features of trade in Pompeii.1. It was the trade centre of Campania.
2. Its major trades were wine, oil, and garum
3. According to Strabo, it was best known for its agriculture. - 2Outline three main industries present in Pompeii.1. Garum was popular, in which its main manufacturer was Scaurus.
2. Wine was an essential part of everyday life, in which it was made with a 'torcular' and exported in amphorae.
3. Prostitution involved women with low socio-economic status, and worked in privately owned buildings. The sex industry was large, in which 35 brothels were discovered. - 3In what building was major commercial activity held?Major commercial activity was held in the 'macellum'.
- 4Why is there limited information regarding trade and commerce in Herculaneum?Because no commercial centre has been excavated in Herculaneum yet.
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- Secondary Ancient History (I - Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius) Flashcards on Pompeii and Herculaneum: Economy, created by Hunter Lynch on 26/06/2014.
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