Herculaneum

one's self, but that does not make it any less unacceptable. Steps have been taken to restrict tourists to conserve parts of the site. The governing body for Pompeii has begun issuing new tickets that allow for tourists to visit cities such as Herculaneum and Stabiae, to reduce the pressure on Pompeii. Additionally, there are cautioning signs, roped off areas and closed buildings, but the site continues to suffer from the impulses of its visitors (Wallace

• Chapter 1 Notes - Prehistoric Period o Paleolithic Period – "Old Stone Age"  Old and primitive period  Around 50,000BC  Artwork consisted of cave paintings  Brutal period  Average life expectancy was about 20 years o Neolithic Period – "New Stone Age"  Begins around 9,000BC  Neolithic Revolution • Agriculture o Allows people luxury of staying in one place; stability and performance o Cornerstone of civilization • Domestic Architecture