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Civic Life Interrupted: Pompeii's Architecture and Fate on August 24, A.D. 79

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Explore the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in this 1-hour 12-minute lecture from Yale University's Roman Architecture course. Delve into the city's civic, commercial, and religious buildings, preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Examine the forum, basilica, temples, amphitheater, theater, and bath complexes, as well as everyday structures like bakeries and fast food restaurants. Learn about Pompeii's early settlement, entertainment district, and daily life. Conclude with an overview of tomb architecture and a poignant account of the city's fate during the volcanic disaster. Gain unique insights into Roman urban development and society through this comprehensive exploration of Pompeii's archaeological remains.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction to Pompeii and the Citys History
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- Chapter 2. The Early Settlement and the Forum at Pompeii
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- Chapter 3. The Capitolium and Basilica of Pompeii
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- Chapter 4. Pompeiis Entertainment District: The Amphitheater, Theater, and Music Hall
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- Chapter 5. Bath Complexes at Pompeii
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- Chapter 6. Daily Life and the Eruption of Vesuvius
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  • an amazing deep dive into the world of Pompeii , the genesis of the architecture from Oscan and sabine times through to the Romans

    Of special interest are the bath buildings , the amphitheatre and temple complexes around the forum

    Lastly the utter tragedy of the eruption and what happening to a number of people that remained in the city

    a truely fantastic lecture of a moving and incredible site

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