Pompeii's Civil Forum (looking north along the east side toward Mount Vesuvius) was a thriving market and political center. In earlier days of ancient Roman life, the political side of things was restricted to the comitium at the northern corner of the Forum. The rest of the area was occupied by the market. Later on, the markets were moved to make way for a larger public meeting space.
Pompeii Market
Pompeii Market
Pompeii Market
Pompeii's Civil Forum (looking north along the east side toward Mount Vesuvius) was a thriving market and political center. In earlier days of ancient Roman life, the political side of things was restricted to the comitium at the northern corner of the Forum. The rest of the area was occupied by the market. Later on, the markets were moved to make way for a larger public meeting space.