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What tragic evidence of the Vesuvius eruption was found in the so-called "boat houses" of Herculaneum?
Destroyed boats
Burnt food
Skeletal remains of at least 300 people
Ancient Roman treasure
Answer
In the so-called "boat houses" of Herculaneum, the skeletal remains of at least 300 people were found. This grim discovery provides a stark reminder of the tragic fate of the town's inhabitants.
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