New Pompeii discovery showcases desperate attempt for survival from eruption

New Pompeii Discovery Shows Parents’ Tragic Attempt To Shield Child, Sparks Global Heartbreak

The desperate final moments of a family caught in the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD have been discovered, offering a sobering reminder of the human cost behind one of antiquity’s most infamous tragedies. The finding comes from a recently excavated Roman domus—an urban townhouse occupied by the wealthy of the era—on Via del Vesuvio, one of Pompeii’s main thoroughfares.  The home lay buried under volcanic debris for nearly 2,000…

New Pompeii discovery showcases desperate attempt for survival from eruption

A new discovery from Pompeii is shedding light on the horrific scenes after the volcanic explosion, including that of one family's desperate attempt to survive.

Scientists have found the remains of four people in Pompeii. The excavations show how a family tried in vain to protect itself from rock, lava and ashes.

New Pompeii discovery reveals the tragic true extent of human suffering

There has been a chilling new Pompeii discovery that has revealed the true horror of the volcanic explosion. For one local Italian family, it was a day just like any other. Food was being prepared in the kitchen. A young boy played in the atrium. The father inspected the progress of his home’s renovations. Then,...

In Their Last Moments, the Pompeii Family Battled for Survival.

In 1979, Pompeii faced an attack. The eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius released clouds of ash and rock into the air, showering an ancient Roman trading hub and resort with a relentless downpour of small volcanic debris. Many residents scrambled to escape, desperately searching for safety and their loved ones before the estimated 1,500 victims [...] Source The post In Their Last Moments, the Pompeii Family Battled for Survival. appeared first on…