POMPEII 9
The gens Pompeia, who gave the name to the ancient city, was of Oscan origins. A settlement probably first appeared in this area around the 7th century BC, on what was an important crossroad between Cumae, Nola and Stabiae. According to Strabo, Pompei was also captured by the Etruscans. Recent excavations have shown the presence of Etruscan inscriptions and a 6th century necropolis.
Pompei was captured by the Greek colony of Cumae, allied with Syracuse, between 525 and 474 BC.
Pompei was caught up in the Samnite Wars (4th century) and forced to accept the status of socium of Rome. It did manage to maintain linguistic and administrative autonomy. Pompei remained faithful to Rome during the Second Punic War.
In the 4th century BC the city was fortified. Starting in the 2nd century BC intensive agricultural activity, including olive and wine production, caused Pompei to flourish.
In 91 BC, Pompei sided against Rome in the Social War and was later stormed by Sulla. In 80 BC a Roman general transferred a colony of military veterans to the city.
POMPEII 9
The gens Pompeia, who gave the name to the ancient city, was of Oscan origins. A settlement probably first appeared in this area around the 7th century BC, on what was an important crossroad between Cumae, Nola and Stabiae. According to Strabo, Pompei was also captured by the Etruscans. Recent excavations have shown the presence of Etruscan inscriptions and a 6th century necropolis.
Pompei was captured by the Greek colony of Cumae, allied with Syracuse, between 525 and 474 BC.
Pompei was caught up in the Samnite Wars (4th century) and forced to accept the status of socium of Rome. It did manage to maintain linguistic and administrative autonomy. Pompei remained faithful to Rome during the Second Punic War.
In the 4th century BC the city was fortified. Starting in the 2nd century BC intensive agricultural activity, including olive and wine production, caused Pompei to flourish.
In 91 BC, Pompei sided against Rome in the Social War and was later stormed by Sulla. In 80 BC a Roman general transferred a colony of military veterans to the city.