Shops in Ancient Pompeii

Commercial Life in Pompeii

Pompeii was a bustling city with diverse shops and businesses, many along main streets, others in back alleys.

Types of Shops

1. Bakers: Bread, cakes, baked goods
2. Butchers: Beef, pork, lamb
3. Fishmongers: Fish, seafood
4. Greengrocers: Fruits, vegetables
5. Cheesemakers: Cheese, yogurt, dairy
6. Oil merchants: Olive oil (cooking, lighting, cosmetic)
7. Wine merchants: Wine (popular Roman drink)
8. Clothing shops: Tunics, cloaks, sandals
9. Jewelry shops: Necklaces, earrings, bracelets
10. Potteries: Pots, bowls, plates
11. Blacksmiths: Iron tools, weapons
12. Carpenters: Wooden furniture, objects
13. Stonemasons: Statues, columns, architectural elements
14. Painters: Frescoes on walls/ceilings
15. Mosaicists: Mosaics from colored stone/glass
16. Baths: Public relaxation, socializing
17. Theatres: Plays, performances
18. Amphitheatres: Gladiator fights, spectacles
19. Temples: Worship
20. Libraries: Reading, study