PREHISTORY
Evidence of Neolithic man in the area exists.
800 B.C.
Mt. Vesuvius becomes very active. The Oscans are
living in the area. This area later becomes known as the Campania
Region.
500 B.C.
The first Greeks begin dwelling in the Pompeii area
along with the Oscans. The spoken language is Oscan.
400 B.C.
The Greeks and Sammnites (who are both living in
the area) have a war. Oscans, Greeks, Sammnites, Etruscans and
Romans are all living in the area (and still fighting among each
other at times).
200 B.C.
The fighting slows down and Pompeii is becoming prosperous.
The different groups are learning to blend together. Because of
this, good things are happening. Roman influence begins to strengthen.
91 B.C.
The Roman language, Latin, becomes the spoken language
in Pompeii.
89 B.C.
Pompeii is attacked by Sulla (a Roman leader) and
it comes under his control.
59 A.D.
The Romans close the amphitheatre in Pompeii because
of the riots between fans from Pompeii and a nearby town.
62 A.D.
A huge, violent earthquake strikes Pompeii and destroys
much of the city (including the Forum) which does not get rebuilt.
79 A.D.
A violent volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius covers
Pompeii in about 10 feet of ash and kills many people.
1500 A.D.
Public workers discover the ancient city while digging.
1748 A.D.
Archaeological research which continues to the present day is begun at Pompeii.
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