An exhibition was inaugurated in the Palestra Grande of Pompeii that places women at its center. The exhibition does not depict a single woman, but rather the woman as a member of a society that has never acknowledged the full extent of the female gender's rights, yet which is unable to function without them. And Pompeii, a city that was crystallized in a dramatic moment of its history by the immense catastrophe that struck it, while safeguarding it for posterity, was the optimal location to confront this issue. The women of Pompeii and the Vesuvius area have indeed left indelible traces of their passage on Earth, which the archaeologist's eyes can revive, restoring a voice to those who have been unheard for far too long. There are the freedwomen who have successfully ascended the social ladder, reaching the pinnacle. But also those who have dedicated themselves to liberal professions, such as midwives and doctors, "cultural" professions, such as actresses and dancers, and managerial activities, such as innkeepers or saleswomen. Finally, there are the slaves and prostitutes, who are recalled by graffiti on the walls, which frequently includes the sort of service and its cost. The exhibition ‘Being a woman in ancient Pompeii’ will be open until January 31, 2026.