Read the 1st 3 pages of this article-Article. After reading these 3 pages, make a thoughtful comment on what you have read to this point-something that surprised you, you still wonder about, etc.
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Zach L
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The fact that it has been roughly 2000 years since the eruption of Vesuvius yet skeletons and other artifacts from that day are still being discovered is truly mind boggling. Furthermore, the discovering of the couple is extremely intriguing as their skeletons were discovered by accident. Even more so, I didn't realize that the direction that the citizens of the time chose for saving played such a huge role.
I thought it was very interesting that they discovered a complete Bronze Age City 19 feet below the ground. It makes me wonder about how many other undiscovered cities lay beneath the pumice. Also, I wonder if there had been a similar eruption of that magnitude that buried other cities underneath the buried cities present day archaeologists are discovering.
I was shocked by how soon scientists believe an eruption will come. Based on past eruptions and research it is believed that we are due for an eruption of this magnitude right near Naples. If an eruption like this were to occur than there is no way that everyone in Naples would be able to escape in time. I wonder what kind of escape plans the people of Naples have made and how worried they are about a volcanic eruption.
I was intrigued with how the direction of where the people were running had a large part in determining whether you survived or not. I am also curious as to whether or not they have determined an estimated date as to when this enormous volcanic eruption is bound to occur again. Even more intriguing, was the fact that the archaeological finding of the bodies in this story did not occur until after I was born. You'd think that since this event occurred so long ago, that archaeologists would have dug up and uncovered all of the skeletons and rubbish that there was to unveil within the next few centuries of the eruption.
I was very fascinated with the discovery of pre-Greco-Roman civilization in Southern end of the boot of Italy. The archeological discovery of a near-perfectly preserved bronze-age village must have provided extensive insight into the the bronze-age inhabitants of the region, just as the unearthing of Pompeii revolutionized our understanding of Roman daily life. It was a shame that the owner of the property didn't allow for a more careful study of the long-deceased village; as it would have provided much more clues as to the culture and lifestyle of the Apennine settlers of modern Naples.
I appreciate the article because it makes me want to be an archaeologist or even a volcanologist. Roaming the lands around Vesuvius in search of remains, not knowing if they are from thousands of years ago or hundreds, or even a present day murder leaves an enticing sense of intrigue. The article starts with an immensely detailed story and I love how it goes on to talk about serendipitously finding remains on construction sites or during gas drilling. I want to go on this human treasure hunt and piece together the past.
I was really surprised to learn that archaeologists only just started to discover the skeletons when I was just six months old! I had thought they those skeletons had been dug up a long time before I was born. Additionally, before reading this article I was under the impression that everyone knew which way to run. I thought that everyone could see the volcano from wherever they were. The funniest thing I learned was that people later on were living right above all of the skeletons for so long before stumbling across this discovery.
I found it very shocking that a person would make a simple decision to choose a path to go, which would then determine their future and whether they would live or die. If someone chose to go north or northwest the odds of them surviving would be in their favor more so than someone who chose to go east (they would die). Also, the skeletons were found completely unintentionally by an archaeologist which was very surprising to me.
Something that surprised me while reading was that even though this happened so long ago people are still discovering many things.The fact that these were found by mistake is shocking. They were only found because a Italian archaeologist was digging a test hole for a gas pipeline. If this man was not testing this area then these skeletons would not have been found and some of this information would not have been known today. The impact of this finding is now monumental in our history today.
One point that really stuck out to me as I read this article was the paths that people took running away from this volcano, eventually chose their fate. The author says how people that fled to the north were safe, but the people who fled east, now towards Italy, would die. I think it's just crazy that a quick decision of which path to take off running was life and death for people. I also think it's amazing how volcanologist just read the layers of rock and could find out the skeletons' final resting place. They literally have their moment of death stopped in time. Overall, this article was a great read on the eruption of Vesuvius
Matts comment was intriguing and makes me wonder what the answers are to the questions that he posed in his comment. He asked good questions like whether or not they have an escape plan in case of an eruption, or whether or not they are worried about an incoming eruption.
I agree. I can't imagine deciding my own fate by choosing which way I was going to run. Especially because the couple was so far away from the town (10 miles). Honestly, I wouldn't even really think to run, I would assume I would be okay. Well, now I know not to go anywhere near Vesuvius.
I find it fascinating that we can find people under volcanic stuff after a volcano eruption 3500 years ago. We even figured out what people where doing or where they were going just by the way they died or were laying. Also, I think it would suck for the people who decided to go east becuase they died like right after. But the people who went north were ballrs! cause they lived and were safe. Those r my comments! ;)
I, too, am fascinated by how the eruption of Vesuvius has turned the area into a time capsule, and how today the people of Naples are still uncovering fragments of their history. The forensic evidence, like the direction of the couple's travel, is also very fascinating in how we can now puzzle together every piece of a long-passed event.
I didn't even realize the extent of escape plans or that the explosion in Naples was that relevant until Matt's comment. It's interesting to think of how more people could escape from the treacherous volcano.
A few things in this passage really stuck out to me. First, I think it is very interesting that a human skull can last that long, and for it to be identifiable between a female and a male. Also, the article said that it is very possible for the volcano to erupt soon in Naples. It is frightening that it is likely for another destructive eruption; the amount of deaths that this would cause is insane. I wonder how people living in this area feel, and if a lot of people have moved or are planning on moving. Finally, the end of the passage suggests that an Early Bronze Age village was buried 19 feet below the surface of Naples. I find it interesting that an archaeologist found this. It makes me wonder what is underneath me when I am walking around.
Matt- I agree with you. That is a great question, what escape plans people of Naples have made.
While reading Claire's blog I also made the realization that it was fairly recent when these were discovered. While she was just an infant I would have be born in the near future. Realizing that there were discovered recently is shocking to me.
I agree with Mason I think it's incredible that the perserved bronze-age village is in great condition and how much insight it must give to scientists when they study it. It really does help us understand Roman life even more.
@Ruktown, I think that it is just fascinating that after reading a simple article you could have determined what you desire your future to be. I agree that it does seem intriguing to search for human remains.
In response to Claire and Chad I was also interested in the fact that the direction in which people chose to run determined whether they lived or died. The decision that you make in that split second will determine your fate. I wonder how people decided what to do, was there a thought process behind their choice or did they just start sprinting?
I also find it odd that people ran in all directions and only those that ran west lived, while those running east from the volcano ended up dying from pumice and ash. It truly was a matter of fate whether you lived or died just from the direction the people fled.
Matt fisher is just very dumb, his comment is moronic, and every one who read his post is now stupider. But, i also wonder like he did on what kind of escape plans they had come up with.
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The fact that it has been roughly 2000 years since the eruption of Vesuvius yet skeletons and other artifacts from that day are still being discovered is truly mind boggling. Furthermore, the discovering of the couple is extremely intriguing as their skeletons were discovered by accident. Even more so, I didn't realize that the direction that the citizens of the time chose for saving played such a huge role.
I thought it was very interesting that they discovered a complete Bronze Age City 19 feet below the ground. It makes me wonder about how many other undiscovered cities lay beneath the pumice. Also, I wonder if there had been a similar eruption of that magnitude that buried other cities underneath the buried cities present day archaeologists are discovering.
I was shocked by how soon scientists believe an eruption will come. Based on past eruptions and research it is believed that we are due for an eruption of this magnitude right near Naples. If an eruption like this were to occur than there is no way that everyone in Naples would be able to escape in time. I wonder what kind of escape plans the people of Naples have made and how worried they are about a volcanic eruption.
I was intrigued with how the direction of where the people were running had a large part in determining whether you survived or not. I am also curious as to whether or not they have determined an estimated date as to when this enormous volcanic eruption is bound to occur again. Even more intriguing, was the fact that the archaeological finding of the bodies in this story did not occur until after I was born. You'd think that since this event occurred so long ago, that archaeologists would have dug up and uncovered all of the skeletons and rubbish that there was to unveil within the next few centuries of the eruption.
I was very fascinated with the discovery of pre-Greco-Roman civilization in Southern end of the boot of Italy. The archeological discovery of a near-perfectly preserved bronze-age village must have provided extensive insight into the the bronze-age inhabitants of the region, just as the unearthing of Pompeii revolutionized our understanding of Roman daily life. It was a shame that the owner of the property didn't allow for a more careful study of the long-deceased village; as it would have provided much more clues as to the culture and lifestyle of the Apennine settlers of modern Naples.
I appreciate the article because it makes me want to be an archaeologist or even a volcanologist. Roaming the lands around Vesuvius in search of remains, not knowing if they are from thousands of years ago or hundreds, or even a present day murder leaves an enticing sense of intrigue. The article starts with an immensely detailed story and I love how it goes on to talk about serendipitously finding remains on construction sites or during gas drilling. I want to go on this human treasure hunt and piece together the past.
I was really surprised to learn that archaeologists only just started to discover the skeletons when I was just six months old! I had thought they those skeletons had been dug up a long time before I was born. Additionally, before reading this article I was under the impression that everyone knew which way to run. I thought that everyone could see the volcano from wherever they were. The funniest thing I learned was that people later on were living right above all of the skeletons for so long before stumbling across this discovery.
I found it very shocking that a person would make a simple decision to choose a path to go, which would then determine their future and whether they would live or die. If someone chose to go north or northwest the odds of them surviving would be in their favor more so than someone who chose to go east (they would die). Also, the skeletons were found completely unintentionally by an archaeologist which was very surprising to me.
Something that surprised me while reading was that even though this happened so long ago people are still discovering many things.The fact that these were found by mistake is shocking. They were only found because a Italian archaeologist was digging a test hole for a gas pipeline. If this man was not testing this area then these skeletons would not have been found and some of this information would not have been known today. The impact of this finding is now monumental in our history today.
One point that really stuck out to me as I read this article was the paths that people took running away from this volcano, eventually chose their fate. The author says how people that fled to the north were safe, but the people who fled east, now towards Italy, would die. I think it's just crazy that a quick decision of which path to take off running was life and death for people. I also think it's amazing how volcanologist just read the layers of rock and could find out the skeletons' final resting place. They literally have their moment of death stopped in time. Overall, this article was a great read on the eruption of Vesuvius
Matts comment was intriguing and makes me wonder what the answers are to the questions that he posed in his comment. He asked good questions like whether or not they have an escape plan in case of an eruption, or whether or not they are worried about an incoming eruption.
In return to Sir Ruktown, I never thought you would ever be an archaeologist. I also love your word selection with serendipity
@Genna
I agree. I can't imagine deciding my own fate by choosing which way I was going to run. Especially because the couple was so far away from the town (10 miles). Honestly, I wouldn't even really think to run, I would assume I would be okay. Well, now I know not to go anywhere near Vesuvius.
I find it fascinating that we can find people under volcanic stuff after a volcano eruption 3500 years ago. We even figured out what people where doing or where they were going just by the way they died or were laying. Also, I think it would suck for the people who decided to go east becuase they died like right after. But the people who went north were ballrs! cause they lived and were safe. Those r my comments! ;)
@ Zach L
I, too, am fascinated by how the eruption of Vesuvius has turned the area into a time capsule, and how today the people of Naples are still uncovering fragments of their history. The forensic evidence, like the direction of the couple's travel, is also very fascinating in how we can now puzzle together every piece of a long-passed event.
I didn't even realize the extent of escape plans or that the explosion in Naples was that relevant until Matt's comment. It's interesting to think of how more people could escape from the treacherous volcano.
A few things in this passage really stuck out to me. First, I think it is very interesting that a human skull can last that long, and for it to be identifiable between a female and a male. Also, the article said that it is very possible for the volcano to erupt soon in Naples. It is frightening that it is likely for another destructive eruption; the amount of deaths that this would cause is insane. I wonder how people living in this area feel, and if a lot of people have moved or are planning on moving. Finally, the end of the passage suggests that an Early Bronze Age village was buried 19 feet below the surface of Naples. I find it interesting that an archaeologist found this. It makes me wonder what is underneath me when I am walking around.
Matt- I agree with you. That is a great question, what escape plans people of Naples have made.
While reading Claire's blog I also made the realization that it was fairly recent when these were discovered. While she was just an infant I would have be born in the near future. Realizing that there were discovered recently is shocking to me.
I agree with Mason I think it's incredible that the perserved bronze-age village is in great condition and how much insight it must give to scientists when they study it. It really does help us understand Roman life even more.
@Ruktown, I think that it is just fascinating that after reading a simple article you could have determined what you desire your future to be. I agree that it does seem intriguing to search for human remains.
In response to Claire and Chad I was also interested in the fact that the direction in which people chose to run determined whether they lived or died. The decision that you make in that split second will determine your fate. I wonder how people decided what to do, was there a thought process behind their choice or did they just start sprinting?
In response to Claire,
I also find it odd that people ran in all directions and only those that ran west lived, while those running east from the volcano ended up dying from pumice and ash. It truly was a matter of fate whether you lived or died just from the direction the people fled.
Matt fisher is just very dumb, his comment is moronic, and every one who read his post is now stupider. But, i also wonder like he did on what kind of escape plans they had come up with.
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