ARTH-3019 (3) Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius

Introduces the towns and villas buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Explores the layout and decoration of ancient Roman houses, the variety of artifacts uncovered as evidence for daily life and the history of the excavations. Same as CLAS 3019. Formerly ARTH 2019. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.