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title: The Skeletons of Herculaneum
author: Big Albert
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11810/the-skeletons-of-herculaneum/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# The Skeletons of Herculaneum
_Authored by Big Albert_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/11810.jpg)
## Image Caption
Casts of skeletons discovered in the vaults on the beach of [Herculaneum](https://www.worldhistory.org/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.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Albert, B. (2020, January 30). The Skeletons of Herculaneum. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Albert, Big. "The Skeletons of Herculaneum." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 30, 2020. .
### MLA
Albert, Big. "The Skeletons of Herculaneum." *World History Encyclopedia*, 30 Jan 2020, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/52948047@N05/24356049443/)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](https://www.flickr.com/photos/52948047@N05/24356049443/) by [**Big Albert**](https://www.flickr.com/photos/52948047@N05/24356049443/). Submitted by [Carole Raddato](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/FollowingHadrian/ "User Page: Carole Raddato"), published on 30 January 2020. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.