The urban development of NW Pompeii : the Archaic period to the 3rd c. BC

Presents the preliminary results of archaeological excavations in the north-west region of Pompeii, Italy, from roughly 600-200 BC. Focuses on the early urban development of the area, which included an Archaic city center known as the Altstadt and the construction of a perimeter wall. Discusses the...

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Published in:Journal of Roman archaeology 2011-01, p.37-58
Main Authors: Coarelli, Filippo, Pesando, Fabrizio
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Presents the preliminary results of archaeological excavations in the north-west region of Pompeii, Italy, from roughly 600-200 BC. Focuses on the early urban development of the area, which included an Archaic city center known as the Altstadt and the construction of a perimeter wall. Discusses the discovery of two small sanctuaries as well as multiple private structures that may have served as domiciles.
ISSN:1047-7594