The BodiesIn 1748, Pompeii was rediscovered--not only its houses, but some of its citizens. Although only fragmentary skeletal remains were found there, hollow spaces within the hardened volcanic debris revealed the forms of many deceased Romans. To see more click here /the-bodies.html
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Pompeii
Naples, Italy
Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried in meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Near the coast of the Bay of Naples, the site features excavated ruins that visitors can freely explore.
Naples, Italy
Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried in meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Near the coast of the Bay of Naples, the site features excavated ruins that visitors can freely explore.
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Feel free to contact us at 61 2 9351 2812 or contact Evan at [email protected] for more information on the bodies and Pompeii itself or feel free to come over to the museum to see these astonishing bodies for the limited time they're here.