The remains of two victims of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 ad, discovered buried on the grounds of a large Villa on the outskirts of Pompeii. Researchers believe that this is the body of a young slave and his rich owner aged about 40 years, judging by the fragments of clothing and appearance.
Destroyed during the fatal disaster of Pompeii was completely covered with ash. Plot with an area of 44 hectares is all that remains of one of the most prosperous cities of the Roman Empire. Today it is the second most visited attraction in Italy after the Colosseum, last year a world heritage site visited by nearly 4 million people.
A thick layer of ash buried under the dozens of buildings and objects of culture and life in almost pristine condition, including the mummified bodies of the dead. After the discovery of the remains of the bones examined, and then filled with plaster by the method of Giuseppe Fiorelli, whereby it becomes possible to consider the fine nuances tel.
Dead found during excavations at Civita-Giuliana, about 700 metres Northwest of Pompeii, in the Villa overlooking the Bay of Naples. Previously, there have already found the stables and the remains of three horses in a harness. The body of the slave and his master was lying in an underground room under the Villa, where they likely went in search of asylum.
