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THE SITE OF A"BAKERY PRISON" IN THE RUINS OF POMPEII The newly excavated area consists of a cramped space where donkeys and slaves lived, slept and worked together, milling flour to make bread. Since excavations began in the 18th century, Pompeii has continued to provide precious insights into the lives and habits of Pompeians. The iron bars on the window of the bakery were designed to prevent the enslaved workers from fleeing, the director of the Archaeological Park, said. Life for the Lowest Class in Ancient Pompeii? It Was Awful. | The New York Times