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Restorers give shape to Pompeii victims

Updated: 2015-05-22 13:56
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Restorers give shape to Pompeii victims

Archaeologists look at new ways to preserve Pompeii's victims without plaster. In 1984, one skeleton was cast using resin, to create a durable cast allowing the victim’s hair and hairpin to be captured perfectly. But resin casting is difficult and expensive so it has only been used once [Photo/IC]

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