Resurrecting Pompeii
Resurrecting Pompeii by Estelle Lazer, published by Routledge in 2011, offers an in-depth study of a significant archaeological site from antiquity. This edition spans 386 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the unique circumstances surrounding the population of Pompeii, who perished from a known cause during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, highlighting the importance of human skeletal remains in understanding this historical event.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the archaeological findings at Pompeii, emphasizing the often-overlooked human skeletal evidence that contributes to the broader narrative of the site. The work addresses the historical context of Pompeii’s excavation, which began in 1748, and critiques the tendency of early scholars to prioritize visually striking artifacts over skeletal remains. Resurrecting Pompeii serves as a vital resource for students and enthusiasts of archaeology and history, shedding light on the social and historical implications of this ancient tragedy.
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Resurrecting Pompeii provides an in-depth study of a unique site from antiquity with information about a population who all died from the same known cause within a short period of time.
Pompeii has been continuously excavated and studied since 1748. Early scholars working in Pompeii and other sites associated with the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius were seduced by the wealth of artefacts and wall paintings yielded by the site. This meant that the less visually attractive evidence, such as human skeletal remains, were largely ignored.
Recognizing the important contribution of the human skeletal evidence to the archaeology of Pompeii, Resurrecting Pompeii remedies that misdemeanour, and provides students of archaeology and history with an essential resource in the study of this fascinating historical event.
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