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Roman stepping stones at Pompeii

Roman stepping stones at Pompeii

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Roman stepping stones at Pompeii

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Location: Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy

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1. Basilica of Pompeii – Pompeii Forum loop from Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri

8.27km

02:10

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2. House of Menander – Basilica of Pompeii loop from Pellegrini

13.4km

03:29

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3. Basilica of Pompeii – House of Menander loop from Pompei - Santuario

6.93km

01:48

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May 2, 2024

The striped shape has probably survived to this day.

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April 25, 2024

So that pedestrians could cross the street without any problems

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Togro

June 5, 2024

There were no illegal races back then :-)

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AeroPetr ✈🌍

October 16, 2024

Could it be that the Roman wagons had a standardized wheel arch and were thus able to pass these barriers? The wheel tracks in the stones of the road would support this.

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Max

October 31, 2024

At that time, the “fords” were very helpful for crossing the road with dry feet.

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timm

September 20, 2024

The zebra crossings are a bit higher than we are used to

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Robbimama

September 23, 2025

Aside from providing convenience for pedestrians to cross the street with dry feet, it was also a simple but effective traffic calming measure. The carts in ancient Pompeii were indeed standardized to fit perfectly through the city. Visitors/traders with different dimensions had to rent and reload a Pompeian cart at the city gates, otherwise they wouldn't be allowed into the city.

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Schaun das Schaf

September 26, 2025

Sturdy shoes are essential

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Roman stepping stones at Pompeii

1. Basilica of Pompeii – Pompeii Forum loop from Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri

2. House of Menander – Basilica of Pompeii loop from Pellegrini

3. Basilica of Pompeii – House of Menander loop from Pompei - Santuario

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