Social Structure of Pompeii and Herculaneum
An exploration of the social hierarchy in the Campanian towns before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Students examine the roles of freeborn citizens, freedmen, and slaves using archaeological evidence.
About This Topic
An exploration of the social hierarchy in the Campanian towns before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Students examine the roles of freeborn citizens, freedmen, and slaves using archaeological evidence.
Key Questions
- How was society structured in Pompeii and Herculaneum?
- What evidence reveals the status of women in these towns?
- How did freedmen achieve social mobility?
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