The remains of a pregnant tortoise that sought shelter in the wreckage of a house devastated by an earthquake in AD62 have been found by archaeologists in Pompeii. However, when Mount Vesuvius erupted, the tortoise was smothered by volcanic ash and debris.
The 14cm (5.5in) long Hermann's tortoise and her egg were found during excavations of a section of the historic city that was being reconstructed for the installation of public baths after being levelled by the earthquake, officials said on Friday. After the volcanic explosion in AD79, Pompeii was subsequently devastated.
Pompei, l’ultima scoperta riporta alla luce una tomba unica nel suo genere. Marcus Venerius Secundio è l’uomo semi mummificato all’interno.
Pompei Scavi .
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