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Discovery of skeleton sheds light of Greek in Pompeii

18 August 2021
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2021-08-18 11:00

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have discovered a remarkably well-preserved skeleton during excavations that also shed light on the cultural life of the city before it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in AD 79. White hair and part of an ear, along with bones and fabric fragments were found in the tomb in the necropolis of Porta Sarno, in an area not yet open to the public that is located in the east of Pompeii's urban center. 

The discovery is unusual since most adults were cremated at the time.  Experts said it was the first confirmation that Greek was used alongside Latin.

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