Two skeletons were found during excavations in the Insula dei Casti Amanti in Pompeii. A discovery that testifies that it was not only the eruption that caused the death of the inhabitants of the area but also a concomitant earthquake. The skeletons were found during the safety construction site, reroofing and reprofiling of the excavation fronts of the Insula dei Casti Amanti. The remains were lying on one side, in a service area, at the time decommissioned due to probable repairs or renovations underway in the house, where they had taken refuge in search of protection.
«The discovery of the remains of two Pompeians which took place in the context of the construction site in the Insula dei Casti Amanti demonstrates how much there is still to be discovered regarding the terrible eruption of 79 AD and confirms the opportunity to continue the scientific investigation and excavation activities . Pompeii is an immense archaeological laboratory which has regained strength in recent years, astonishing the world with the continuous discoveries brought to light and demonstrating Italian excellence in this sector» declares the Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano.
While the director of the Park Gabriele Zuchtriegel explains: «An earthquake accompanied the eruption of 79 AD. Modern excavation techniques help us to understand better and better the hell that completely destroyed the city of Pompeii in two days, killing many of its inhabitants».