Newly discovered skeletons in Pompeii were found hiding in a bedroom during the eruption
Despite the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., archaeologists continue to uncover remarkable finds in Pompeii. The newest discoveries are a male and a female skeleton.
Archaeologists have identified new victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption within the ruins of Pompeii.
The Archaeological Park of Pompeii revealed the discovery of a man and a woman in what is thought to be a provisional bedroom utilized during home renovations, as announced on Monday.
The woman was found on a bed surrounded by gold, silver, and bronze coins, along with various pieces of jewelry, including a pair of earrings made of gold and pearls.
The couple seemed to have taken refuge in the bedroom to escape the falling debris during the eruption in 79 A.D., and the sealing of the room led to their entrapment under the volcanic flow.
“The invaluable anthropological evidence concerning the two victims discovered within the archaeological setting that signified their tragic end gives us significant insights into the daily lives of the ancient residents of Pompeii and the individual stories of some of them,” stated park director Gabriel Zuchtriegel.
Skeletons unearthed in a discovery-rich area
The skeletons were uncovered in an area known as Insula 10 of Regio IX, which has yielded numerous new findings in recent months.
In June, the park announced the discovery of what they referred to as the “Blue Shrine” room, located near where the skeletons were found. This area is thought to serve as a sacrarium, a shrine dedicated to rituals and the storage of sacred objects.
This room is painted pale blue, a rare color in Pompeian frescoes, typically utilized in elaborately adorned spaces. The excavation also revealed artifacts related to the furnishings and renovation of the residence.
In April, excavators found untouched Roman frescoes located in the same area of the park.
These frescoes were discovered in a dining room buried under volcanic ash following the eruption.
The paintings featured depictions of Helen of Troy alongside various Greek figures.
The artwork explored themes of heroism, examining the roles of gods and heroes during the Trojan War, as well as notions of fate and mankind’s ability to alter their own destinies.
This excavation forms part of a larger initiative aimed at preserving the boundary between explored and unexcavated sections and safeguarding the Pompeii site.
