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There are many jobs in Pompeii such as Merchants, farmers, fisherman, market stall workers, slaves, bakers, craftsmen, barbers and obviously many more, everyone in Pompeii ate bread , but there would of been a lot of competition between the bakers. Pompeii was close to the sea so there were fisherman, but the fisherman weren't poor they made a good living and were prosperous.

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Spring brings the best weather to Pompeii. In March, April and May, the high temperatures reach between 60 and 70 degrees F during the day. Pompeii's rainy season is over by March, and temperatures are cool However, springtime in Pompeii can bring crowds of visitors, although they won't be as bad as what you experience on a summertime visit to the ancient city.

Summers in Pompeii can get steamy. In June, July and August, the daily high runs between 80 and 90 degrees. Sunblock is a must for a summertime visit to Pompeii. If you are a warm-weather lover, you'll enjoy a summer visit to Pompeii, but be warned that summers draw large crowds to the city. You may be able to beat the crowds by visiting Pompeii in early June, but by August, the ruins will be packed with visitors from around the world.

Winter temperatures in Pompeii drop down into the 50s during the day. While the fall's rains tend to dry up, winters in Pompeii see an increase in wind, which can further chill you as you tour the ruins. The upside to visiting Pompeii in the winter is that crowds will be much smaller than at any other time of the year. You'll see fewer tour buses loaded down with tourists visiting the ruins. Because travel to Pompeii drops off in the winter, you might save money by braving the cold and wind during a winter trip.

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Pompeii was famous for a Volcano that erupted. The whole city is still covered in ruins, but you can visit Pompeii.

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