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Pompeii Thermopolium

[CIMG1243.1] A thermopolium (pural thermopolia) was an ancient Rome structure where it was possible to purchase ready-to-eat food. The forerunner of today's restaurant, The items served at the thermopoliums are sometimes compared to modern fast-food. These places were mainly used by the poor or those who simply could not afford a private kitchen, sometimes leading them to be scorned by the upper class. (Wikipedia)

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Uploaded on June 27, 2006
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