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Archaeologists have managed to reconstruct two ancient victims of the historic volcanic catastrophe in the Gulf of Naples.
The remains of two men believed to have been surprised by the eruption of Vesuvius on 25 October 79 AD
Photo: Luigi Spina (Pompeii Archaeological Park / dpa / Keystone)
The remains of two men, believed to have been surprised by the eruption of Vesuvius on 25 October 79 AD, were found during excavations in the area of a suburban villa in Pompeii, the local museum reported Saturday. Experts were thrilled with how many details they were able to uncover about the duo, such as their clothes.
Researchers discovered the remains of a young man, presumably a servant, and a man thought to be between 30 and 40 years old. According to their analyzes, the older victim was more elaborately dressed and wore a tunic and wool coat. Excavations at the villa of Civita Giulina, about 700 meters northwest of Pompeii, had been underway for some time. Horse remains were also discovered in 2017.
A skeleton found in a cavity.
Photo: pompeiisites.org
The results now presented on humans were made possible because the skeletons were in cavities under solidified volcanic ash, it was said. The researchers used lasers and computer animation. According to a method that had been used for a long time, casts of bodies could then be made.
The Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini, spoke of an “extraordinary discovery”. The grounds of the museum of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii are closed due to the crown pandemic, like all museums in Italy. But the research continues.
Pompeii was submerged by the eruptions of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Ash, mud and lava buried the settlements. The historic city was rediscovered in the 18th century. Since then, new insights have emerged repeatedly. The archaeological site is one of the most popular attractions in Italy.
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