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they died of boiling mud
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What covered Herculaneum?
it was covered in the pyrolastic flow of extremely hot mud that came from mount vesuvius
What happened in 79 AD in Pompeii?
Pompeii home to mt. Vesuvious erupted wiping out Pompeii and Herculaneum even closer to the volcano. Pumis and ashed covered the cities and some people on foot got decintegrated by the pyroplastic flow. Only few survied this natural disaster on 24th of August 79AD.
How did the Olmec people die?
It is unlikely that all the Olmec people died. Their culture disintegrated and disappeared. The people who survived the process likely merged into another culture.
What day of the week was august 24th 79AD?
Gregorian Cal.: Thursday Julian Cal.: Tuesday
When did the Greek god Hermes die?
Hermes can't die, because he's a god. Hermes, if he was real, can fade if people forget about him, but since he is a god, that means that he is immortal.
What was the population of Herculaneum?
Herculaneum had a population of 4,000 people.
What language did the people of Herculaneum speak?
The people of Herculaneum spoke a form of Latin known as Vulgar Latin, which was the common spoken language of the Roman Empire.
In what year did excavation begin in herculaneum?
The earliest excavations at Herculaneum began in 1738.
When did herculaneum get destroyed?
Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79.
How many people currently live in Herculaneum?
Only one. The caretaker of the ancient village ruins.
What covered the town of Herculaneum?
Herculaneum was buried under nearly 60 feet of superhot mud.
When was Herculaneum Dock railway station created?
Herculaneum Dock railway station was created in 1896.
When did Herculaneum Dock railway station end?
Herculaneum Dock railway station ended in 1896.
What was the name of the volcano that destroyed the towns of pompeii an herculaneum?
Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.Mount Vesuvius is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum and other towns as well.
What did the people of Herculaneum put on their heads to protect themselves from the eruption?
it was pillows on their heads tied to cloths. not kidding
What did the people from herculaneum put on their heads to protect their heads from the eruptions?
it was pillows on their heads tied to cloths. not kidding
What is the Poulation of Herculaneum?
20,000
