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Before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, a building near one of Pompeii's south gates was a bustling hub. Artisans crafted baskets and maps, and the structure's communal space was home to gatherings and restaurants. The people who worked in the building — some of whom were enslaved — likely lived there.