"Dream - Recently, archaeologists discovered the remains of a man and woman who died as a result of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the city of Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago. This discovery provides a glimpse into the final moments of the citizens of Pompeii who were trying to escape from the ancient Roman city. Pompeii was once a densely populated city located south of modern Naples, about 10 km from Mount Vesuvius."

Experts estimate that between 10,000 and 20,000 people lived in Pompeii when the volcano erupted in 79 AD. As a result, it is estimated that around 2,000 people died within 20 minutes due to hot volcanic gases, lava, and ash that swept through the area around the eruption. "Even after two millennia, we still see the suffering and sorrow of the people who died," said archaeologist and director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, as reported by Live Science.

The area is relatively small, making the excavation process quite complicated. Moreover, the condition of the skeleton is already very fragile. Not only that, the archaeologists also found remains of a skeleton in a room measuring 8 x 3.5 meters in a house that they began to excavate in 2023. The area is relatively small, making the excavation process quite complicated. Moreover, the condition of the skeleton is already very fragile.

The female skeleton was found lying near the bed along with several valuable items, including gold, silver, and bronze coins, as well as a pair of gold and pearl earrings. The skeleton appeared to be holding a key that might be connected to a small chest across from the bed. This condition suggests her last effort to grab valuable items before attempting to escape. However, the speed of the volcanic eruption rendered her efforts futile.

"After the bone analysis was conducted, the woman was estimated to be around 35 to 45 years old at the time of her death. Meanwhile, the young man who was crushed by the wall collapse and trapped in a very tight space was estimated to be 15 to 20 years old at the time of his death. The position of the young man's skeleton was close to something that appeared to be an exit. The relationship between the woman and the man is still unknown."

"Their choice to seek shelter or try to escape, bringing certain belongings with them and leaving others behind, indicates a sense of shared humanity," said the archaeologists in this research report. For the people of that time, the eruption of the Mountain was a major disaster that must have felt far more devastating and unimaginable compared to our perspective today. Moreover, they had no clear understanding of what a volcano was or what caused earthquakes."