The discovery of Pompeii

Pompeii was discovered in the 18th century, covered in 75 ft of ash. After an 18 year old dig led by Pagano near the ancient sea shore. There were cavities left from the dead bodies at Pompeii. The excavation uncovered over 300 bodies in Pompeii, there were originally 5,000 people in Pompeii. Pompeii was known for its fish, sauce, and their grand villa's. The wealthy people of pompeii poured all their money into their homes. they haad running water in their homes, not only did they have running water they had heated water.