Pompeii Details

The details we learned of the Roman city of Pompeii were quite interesting. Here we see one of the lead pipes that provided running water to public and private buildings all over the city. Below is a view of one of the streets. Deep gutters were provided to allow safe runoff of heavy rainfall. The stones crossing the streets allowed pedestrians to walk across without stepping down into the water. Look again: the cross stones were well arranged. Carts, whether pushed by people or pulled by donkeys, could use the street, with wheels fitting between the stepping stones.