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Crouching man body cast 

Crouching man body cast

Crouching man body cast [Warning: this image may be disturbing to younger viewers]

Cast
Large Palaestra, Pompeii

This victim of Vesuvius was discovered during excavations of Pompeii’s Large Palaestra, or athletics ground. He had covered his mouth with the edges of the cloak as the toxic fumes and volcanic ash overcame him.

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Where was this found?

Map showing where the body cast of a crouching man was found

Large Palaestra, Pompeii

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