The significance of the Eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 A.D. is of great historical value as it is through the eruption that the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed but most importantly preserved. The modern world are offered a "snap-shot" into the roman lifestyle through the artefacts of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The advancements they made in their cultural and social lives are similar to culture of modern day society. In order to appreciate this, one must realise the time in which these romans lived, one filled of superstition where religion was an integral part of life. For this reason, the Eruption of Mt Vesuvius froze in time the cities in Pompeii and Herculaneum allowing a modern audience to live a Day in Ancient Society. As majority of romans lived like people in Pompeii and Herculaneum the artefacts allow us to analysis how the majority of the population lived as other towns/ cities have not survived throughout the ages.
By Amelia MATENI
By Amelia MATENI