The man died carpet in the volcanic disaster 2,000 years ago

Archaeologists found the skeleton of a man who lost his head at.

The man lost his head in the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius.

Wiped out in 79. The skeleton indicates a man over 30 years old.

Scientists believe that this man was still alive after the first phase of the volcanic eruption, but the upper half of his body was crushed by a large rock as the head broke.

Massimo Osanna, director of Pompei archaeological park, said: "The rocks, probably the door frames, cause the man to break his head. A horrible death at the moment when the flow of lava filled the streets" .

Experts also speculate, the man may have difficulty walking due to bone infection, hindering his escape."This is a strong evidence of the eruption. There are many branches, bushes and broken bricks, all of which are swept along with the flow of lava , " Massimo Osanna said.