Pompeii: Three new skeletons discovered in ruins from 79 AD eruption

Three new skeletons have been found at the Pompeii archaeological site. The skeletons, which are thought to be two adult women and a young child, were found by a team excavating the site. The Vesuvius volcano near modern-day Naples in Italy, erupted in 79 AD and devastated the nearby city of Pompeii. Pompeii is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites from the Roman era thanks to the volcanic ash which maintained many of the original structures. Watch more from Independent TV at https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB