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Archaeologists have discovered very well preserved relics of two men who were burned alive during the eruption of the volcano, which completely destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii in 79 ADthe country’s Minister of Culture announced today.
One of them was probably a tall old man between 30 and 40 years old, that had traces of a woolen cloak under the neck.
The second, probably 18 to 23 years old, He wore a robe and had several broken vertebrae, showing that he was a slave doing heavy work.
The remains were found in Civita Giuliana, 700 meters northwest of the center of ancient Pompeii, in a basement in the excavation area of a mansion.
The men’s teeth and bones were preserved and the gaps in their soft tissues were filled with plaster, which they allowed to harden, to reveal the contours of their bodies.
“The two victims were probably seeking shelter when they were swept away by the blast around 9 am.” said Massimo Osana, director of the archaeological site.
“Their deaths were due to heat shock, as shown by their tight arms and legs.”
In a statement, the Minister of Culture Dario Francescini He said the discovery underscores Pompeii’s status as an “incredible place for research and study.”
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