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Archaeologists have unearthed the well-preserved remains of two men who were burned alive during the volcano’s eruption, which completely destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii in AD 79, the country’s Minister of Culture announced today.
One of them was probably a tall man, between 30 and 40 years old, with traces of a woolen cloak under his neck.
The second, probably between the ages of 18 and 23, was wearing a robe and had several broken vertebrae, showing that he was a slave doing heavy work.
The remains were found at Tsivita 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 archeology at the site.
“Their deaths were due to heat shock, as shown by their tight arms and legs.”
In a statement, Culture Minister Dario Francescini said the discovery underscores Pompeii’s status as an “incredible place for research and study.”
Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ
