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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. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/11810/
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Albert, Big. "The Skeletons of Herculaneum." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 30, 2020. https://www.ancient.eu/image/11810/.
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Albert, Big. "The Skeletons of Herculaneum." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 30 Jan 2020. Web. 24 May 2020.
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