Pompeii+and+Herculaneum

=**Pompeii and Herculaneum**=

Assessment Task for this Unit

** Geographical context **
The physical environment: the geographical setting, natural features and resources of Pompeii and Herculaneun Plans and streetscapes of Pompeii and Herculaneum

** The nature of sources and evidence **
The range of available sources, both written and archaeological, including ancient writers, official inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings, statues, mosaics, human and animal remains The limitations, reliability and evaluation of sources The evidence provided by the sources from Pompeii and Herculaneum for: – The Eruption – the economy: trade, commerce, industries, occupations - social structure: freedmen, slaves, men and women – local politicallife – everyday life: leisure activities, food and dining, clothing – everyday life: baths, water supply and sanitation, health – public buildings – basilicas, temples, //fora//, theatres, palaestra, the amphitheatre - Religion Household Gods – private buildings – villas, houses, shops – influence of Greek and Egyptian cultures- art, architecture, religion -Religion Foreign Cults - Religion - Temples Tombs

** Investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past **
Changing methods and contributions of nineteenth and twentieth century archaeologists to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum Changing interpretations: impact of new research and technologies Issues of conservation and reconstruction: Italian and international contributions and responsibilities; impact of tourism Ethical issues: study and display of human remains