The Garden of the Fugitives

The Garden of the Fugitives displays plaster casts of 13 individuals who perished during Mount Vesuvius's eruption, preserved in their final positions near Nocera Gate.

The site, excavated between 1961 and 1974, contains the remains of residential buildings that were converted into a vineyard before the volcanic catastrophe of 79 AD.

The plaster casting technique, developed by Giuseppe Fiorelli, captures the exact positions and expressions of Pompeii residents in their last moments of life.

The garden area features glass cases protecting the casts, while the surrounding space maintains the original layout of ancient Roman agricultural practices.

X-ray analysis of one cast revealed that what archaeologists initially interpreted as a bag carried by a servant was actually a misformation in the plaster.

Location: Pompeii

GPS coordinates: 40.74960,14.49260

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31