 The Greek historian Plutarch (c. 46 AD - 120 AD) discusses a woman who was in charge of administering the city-state of Phrygia and did so, according to Plutarch, "excellently".In Rome, women were able to inherit and become extremely wealthy.Archaeological excavations at Pompeii have revealed the example of Julia, a priestess in the cult of Isis, who was an influential and powerful member of the community, owned and operated several businesses herself and managed her properties.