The area of the supposed original settlement is outlined in black.)] As we know it at present, Pompeii is an irregular oval area of about 160 acres, planted on a small natural hill and girt with a stone wall nearly two miles in circumference (fig.

13).

On the west there was originally access to the sea, and on this side the walls have disappeared or have not been yet uncovered.

Near this end of the town is the Forum, with the principal temples and public buildings round it.

At the east end of the town, nearly 1200 yds.