An exhibition highlighting the history of 8 women from Flavia Agatea to Eumachia<\/strong>. From Mamia, Nevoleia Tyche, to Asellina <\/strong>at Asellina’s Termopolis. Julia Felix<\/strong> in the Praedia of Julia Felix. Eutychis<\/strong> in the servile quarter of the House of the Vettii and Amaryllis<\/strong> at the House of Marcus Terentius Eudoxus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evidence emerged during archaeological excavations that proved invaluable in analyzing the role of women in Roman society, a subject that eludes in other contexts due to the paucity of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In short, a clear testimony of these women, who have always been considered a marginal figure compared to men in Roman society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Flavia Agathaea <\/strong>was a slave<\/strong> who became free through the Flavian family. She had herself buried in a monumental tomb in the necropolis outside Porta Nocera with her husband Publius Flavius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sepulchral building with niches and busts in the facade typical of the libertine class. Containing the approximately 34 cm tuff bust of Flavia Agathaea and her husband perfectly preserved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eumachia<\/strong> was one of Pompeii’s most celebrated female figures. A wool entrepreneur<\/strong> as well as a public priestess. She financed major public constructions in the forum at Pompeii at her own expense. And it was because of her high prominence that Pompeians dedicated a tomb to her in the necropolis of Porta Nocera. One of the largest bearing Eumachia’s name in clear letters. But not only the fullones-the workers engaged in the production cycle of raw wool-dedicated to her an honorary statue with a veiled head that was placed in a niche of the crypta on the back side of the ‘building in the forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In short, a woman admired and respected by all, who radically overturned the role and common thinking of women in ancient Pompeii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mamia<\/strong> was also a priestess <\/strong>who financed at her own expense the first building in the forum that elevated Emperor Augustus to godhood<\/strong>. By building a temple for the emperor, Mamia showed him approval and devotion, thus gaining an absolutely prestigious role in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a sign of respect and gratitude to this woman. Members of the city council dedicated a tomb to her, immediately outside Herculaneum Gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a type of monumental tomb intended for prominent members of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevoleia Tyche was a slave and had received freedom from her master<\/strong>. Like her husband she became free and acquired the position of attach\u00e9 to the emperor. Thanks to this position he obtained from the city council a piece of land outside Porta Nocera. And right there Nevoleia Tyche and her husband built their tomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But not only that, outside Herculaneum Gate they also built an even more prestigious building that they dedicated to the slaves who became free like them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ansellina <\/strong>made Pompeii’s history because of his store, a tavern he had along Via dell’Abbondanza, where she sold cooked food and drinks<\/strong>. The present store on the ground floor had this small brick counter intended for the sale of products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n But Ansellina’s notoriety was not due to the quality of the food it sold, but to the beautiful women who worked there. In fact, the latter, in order to increase its clientele, hired young and beautiful helpers who not only welcomed guests, took their orders but made themselves available to them by taking them upstairs where there were rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Julia Felix<\/strong> was one of the wealthiest and most influential women in Pompeii. She gained great power and prestige after the violent earthquake that struck Pompeii in 62 A.D. Many private houses and public buildings (such as the baths) were badly damaged by this earthquake. And Julia Felix decided to rent out her own apartments and private bath quarter, starting her fruitful business as a real estate entrepreneur.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nFLAVIA AGATEA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>EUMACHIA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MAMIA <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NEVOLEIA TYCHE <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>ANSELLINA <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>JULIA FELIX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
EUTYCHIS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n