Pompeii family’s desperate final moments revealed in new archaeological excavation

Pompeii family’s desperate final moments revealed in new archaeological excavation

Archaeologists found remains of four victims who died during Mt. Vesuvius eruption

Archaeologists recently excavated a house in Pompeii, revealing its inhabitants' final moments before disaster struck. (Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)

Pompeii was buried under meters of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. (Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)

Officials found that Pompeii residents attempted to barricade their bedrooms amid the Mt. Vesuvius eruption. (Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)

The remains of four victims, including a child, were found in the House of Helle and Phrixus. (Pompeii Archaeological Park via Facebook)