A violent storm broke out yesterday afternoon at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, temporarily flooding some of the ancient streets of the Roman city. As the water flowed along the ancient streets, numerous visitors were able to use the ancient “crosswalks” just as the city’s inhabitants did nearly two thousand years ago. The stones, placed at regular intervals, allowed people to cross the streets without getting wet or coming into contact with the rainwater, serving a fundamental practical function in daily life. Fortunately, despite the heavy rainfall, no damage was reported to either people or the site’s structures.
The Park’s director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, shared details about the situation and the current use of the large stone blocks that allowed people to cross the streets. On his social media channels, he highlighted how the weather conditions provided a close-up view of the efficiency of the urban planning solutions designed by the ancient Romans. “After a violent storm in Pompeii, thankfully no damage to people or property has been reported so far… However, you can see what happens when it rains in Pompeii, what happened 2,000 years ago, and what the Romans’ ‘crosswalks’ were used for,” wrote the director in the caption accompanying the published video.
The images circulating on social media have provided concrete evidence of the surprising modernity of solutions conceived nearly twenty centuries ago.
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| A violent storm hits Pompeii, and visitors use the ancient crosswalks |
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