The Skeletons of Herculaneum

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Illustration

Carole Raddato
by Big Albert
published on 30 January 2020

Casts of skeletons discovered in the vaults on the beach of Herculaneum. Skeletons of approximately 300 people were uncovered huddled in the so-called boatsheds. The last inhabitants of Herculaneum had taken refuge in these barrel-vaulted rooms on the beach but were killed instantly by the extreme heat, despite being sheltered from direct impact.

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Albert, B. (2020, January 30). The Skeletons of Herculaneum. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11810/the-skeletons-of-herculaneum/

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Albert, Big. "The Skeletons of Herculaneum." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 30, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11810/the-skeletons-of-herculaneum/.

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