| Relics of Pompeii |
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| During the excavation, cavities were found with human bones in them. When the person died, the body became completely encased in ash. Later the body decomposed, leaving only the bones in a cavity. When these cavities were discovered, they could be pumped full of plaster and left to thoroughly dry. The resulting casts give us information about the deceased, including the position at death. This gave clues about how the person died. |
| A few of the many relics discovered during the excavation of the town. |
