History of Pompeii
Explore the complete history of Pompeii, from its Oscan founding to the Roman era, its tragic destruction in 79 AD, and ongoing archaeological rediscovery.
Quick Facts
Founded
~600 BC
8th-6th century BC
Population
~20,000
~11,000 inhabitants
City Area
66 ha
66 hectares
Historical Periods
Oscan Period
The earliest inhabitants of Pompeii were the Oscan peoples who established the first settlement in the 8th-6th century BC.