The discovery was made during the excavation of a large mansion on the outskirts of the ancient city
Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of two people in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed 2,000 years before the eruption.
"One of them was probably a rich man and the other was his slave," said Pompeii Archaeological Park officials.
Massimo Osana, the agency's director, added: "They were probably looking for shelter after the lava erupted when it was washed away.
The city of Pompeii was affected by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD during the first century AD.
The volcanic eruption buried Pompeii in ashes, froze the city and its inhabitants, and is a treasure trove for archaeologists.
The latest discovery was made during an excavation this month during which a large mansion was being excavated on the outskirts of the ancient city.
According to officials, the rich man is between 30 and 40 years old. Remains of a warm woolen sheet have also been found under his kidney.
The other person is between 18 and 23 years old. According to archeological authorities, the crushed spine of the shahz shows that he was a slave who worked hard.
Osana said the deaths were caused by thermal shock, which could be seen in their stretched arms and legs.
He described the discovery as "extraordinary and extraordinary evidence" of what happened on the morning of the eruption.
Excavations are underway at the site, but as a precautionary measure against the corona virus, it is closed to the public.
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