The Eruption Of Vesuvius - Ash And Dust Covered The Sky...

On the 24th of August 79 A.D Mount Vesuvius erupted. Ash and dust covered the the sky 19.2km high. All the ash covered the whole of Pompeii 5m deep.Then a combination of pumice and ash rolled down the mountain at 112 kph and covered pompeii. More than 2,000 people died. The eruption covered over 320 square kilometres. The ash that covered the town preserved pompeii and the people at their last moments. The volcano had erupted 50 times before. Pompeii was believed to be built in the bronze age and by the first century AD, it was a thriving holiday resort for wealthy Romans. It was rediscovered in 1748 when a group of explorers were looking for artifacts. Pompeii is found near the bay of Naples in Italy and had a population of about 20000.†¦show more content†¦Leisure activities were very important in Pompeii because they built elaborate bathing centers and theaters. The built Amphitheatres were where they held gladiatorial games. Clothing Toga - The toga was a long robe made up of several yards of material. The wealthy wore white togas made from wool or linen. Some colors and markings on togas were reserved for certain people and certain occasions. For example, a toga with a purple border was worn by high ranking senators and consuls, while a black toga was generally only worn during times of mourning. The toga was uncomfortable and hard to wear and was generally only worn in public, not around the house. In later years, the toga grew out of style and most people wore a tunic with a cloak when it was cold. Tunic - The tunic was more like a long shirt. Tunics were worn by the rich around the house and under their togas. They were the regular dress of the poor. Leisure activities were very important in Pompeii because they built elaborate bathing centers and theaters. The built Amphitheatres were where they held gladiatorial games. Clothing Toga - The toga was a long robe made up of several yards of material. The wealthy wore white togas made from wool or linen. Some colors and markings on togas were reserved for certain people and certain occasions. For example, a toga with a purple border was worn by high ranking senators and consuls, while a black toga was generally only worn during times of mourning. The toga was