The ancient city of Pompeii has once again drawn global attention after archaeologists used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the face and final moments of a man who died during the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The image shows a man crouched and shielding himself as volcanic debris falls around him. It is based on skeletal remains found outside the southern gates of the city, near the Porta Stabia area.
Researchers say the reconstruction provides a clearer view of how victims may have looked during the final stages of the disaster. The discovery adds another layer to Pompeii’s ongoing archaeological record, which continues to reveal human stories preserved under ash for nearly 2,000 years. The work was carried out in collaboration with the Pompeii Archaeological Park and academic partners in Italy.
