Industries in Pompeii

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What was the end product of the fermentation process described?

  • Allec
  • Liquamen
  • Garum (correct)
  • Pulp

Which type of establishment served hot food and was akin to fast food in ancient times?

  • Cauponae
  • Officinae
  • Lupanar
  • Thermopolium (correct)

Which industry involved the creation of items such as chisels, trowels, and mallets?

  • Construction (correct)
  • Textiles
  • Perfume making
  • Metalworking

What kind of evidence indicates the presence of commerce and leisure activities near amphitheaters?

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Which of the following was a function of Lucius Caecilius Jucundus?

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Where were brothels, known as Lupanar, primarily located?

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What was Allec in relation to Garum?

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Which statement correctly describes the workshops (officinae) found in ancient towns?

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What was one of the primary uses of the Villa Rustica in the Roman world?

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What does the presence of dolia or amphorae in a villa indicate?

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Which industry is suggested by the prevalence of seafood imagery found in Pompeii?

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How many bakeries (pistrina) have been found in Pompeii, indicating their popularity?

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What significant feature does the Fullonica of Stephanus include that indicates its function?

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What type of production did Aulus Umbricius Scaurus contribute to in Pompeii?

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Which of the following types of agricultural products were likely cultivated in the Villa Rustica?

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What evidence supports the popularity of bakeries in Pompeii?

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Flashcards

Pompeii Farming

Farming villas (villa rustica), focused on livestock, grains, and vineyards, found throughout the Sarno plain.

Pompeii Fishing Industry

Fishing was important, with evidence of fish processing and consumption (garum).

Wine Production in Pompeii

Dolia (large storage jars) and wine presses (torcular) show wine was commercially produced and stored in villas.

Olive Oil Production in Pompeii

Olive oil was also a major product, with evidence of oil presses and storage.

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Pompeii Textiles

Textile production (cloth) was a known industry based on evidence of a workshop.

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Garum Production

A sauce made from fish, with evidence of specialized workshops to produce the sauce.

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Pompeii Bakeries

Many bakeries (pistrina) were present, suggesting widespread bread consumption.

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Laundry in Pompeii

Laundry facilities (fullonicae) show evidence of washing, rinsing, and drying, likely done commercially.

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Garum production process

Fish sauce (garum) was made by fermenting fish in the sun or a warm room, reducing the mixture by evaporation, and filtering the liquid.

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Thermopolium

A type of fast food shop in Pompeii.

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Cauponae

Wine bars and taverns in Pompeii, often located near entertainment venues.

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Pompeii's Crafts

Pompeii had many different workshops and businesses for various crafts like carpentry, metalwork, pottery, and glassmaking.

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Roman business people

People in Pompeii engaged in a variety of commercial activities including manufacturing, auctions, lending money, and property transactions.

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Aulus Umbricius Scaurus

A Roman business person famous for manufacturing garum.

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Lupanar

A brothel in Pompeii, known for erotic paintings or decorations on the walls.

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Hostel of the Muses

A type of ancient hotel in Pompeii.

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Study Notes

Industries in Pompeii

  • Farming: Over 150+ farming villas (villa rustica) were found along the Sarno River plain. Rustica can indicate a standard farm style. These farms supported livestock, grain production, and vineyards. Farms were part of larger villas, used for both living and working. Farming was often a secondary function of villas.
  • Fishing: Evidence suggests a significant fishing industry. Mosaics depicting sea life and harbors are common. Boat sheds were used. Garum, a fish sauce, was a significant product of the fishing industry.
  • Wine and Oil Production: Storage vessels (dolium/amphorae) show extensive wine and olive oil production and commerce. Threshing floors, barns, and presses were used. Some villas, like Pisanella at Boscoreale, had extensive vineyards and olive groves.
  • Textiles: A workshop for cloth production (M. Vecillius Verecundus) has been found. Fullonica (wash houses) are noted for their interconnected basins.
  • Bakery: Multiple bakeries (pistrina) were popular, as indicated by the number found and carbonised bread.

Other Businesses

  • Shops (Tabernae): Thermopoliums (fast-food stalls) and wine bars/taverns (caupone) were prevalent.
  • Hotels/Hostels: Pompeii had hotels (hostel of the muses), near the forum, with up to 50 rooms, showing commercial travel and leisure.
  • Other Trades: Evidence suggests approximately 50 different types of workshops/trades. These included metalworkers (coppersmiths, bronze workers, goldsmiths, silversmiths), glassmakers, architects, painters, stone and marble workers, ironmongers, wheelmakers, plumbers, weavers, and perfume makers.
  • Business People: Some prominent business figures like Lucius Caecilius Jucundus were involved in auctions, lending money, property management, and taxes collection. Julia Felix, a wealthy widow, owned a significant estate.

Additional Details

  • Garum: A fish sauce, was a prominent product of the fishing industry.
  • Dolium/Amphorae: Large storage jars used for wine, oil, and other goods. Evidence of trade.
  • Wine Press (Villa of Mysteries): An example of the tools used for wine production.
  • Olive Press: An example of the tools used for olive oil production.

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