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What were the challenges Giuseppe Fiorelli faced in excavating Pompeii and what was his attitude to conservation?
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He was imprisoned at one point, some publications were burnt and when he arrived at the site it was a mess.
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Giuseppe Fiorelli faced challenges such as the delicate preservation of artifacts due to the volcanic ash covering the city and limited funding for excavations. He introduced innovative techniques like plaster casting to preserve human remains and accurately document the site. Fiorelli was committed to the conservation of Pompeii, emphasizing the importance of preserving the city's artifacts for future generations.
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How did Giuseppe Fiorelli become an archaeologist?
Giuseppe Fiorelli became an archaeologist by being rich or loving and smart at history.
When did Giuseppe Fiorelli excavate Pompeii?
He excavated it during 1860-1875
What was the name of the man who dug up Pompeii?
The man who was the most successful Archaeologist to excavate at Pompeii was named Giuseppe Fiorelli.
How much of Pompeii did Giuseppe Fiorelli uncover?
It's not a case of how much he uncovered, it's more the techniques that he used that made him the best Archaeologist to direct the digs in Pompeii.
What has the author Giuseppe Basile written?
Giuseppe Basile has written: 'Il Cantiere Pittorico Della Basilica Superiore Di San Francesco in Assisi' 'Cesare Brandi and the development of modern conservation theory' -- subject(s): Conservation and restoration, Philosophy, Art, Congresses
What has the author Giuseppe Caia written?
Giuseppe Caia has written: 'Stato e autonomie locali nella gestione dell'energia' -- subject(s): Electric utilities, Energy conservation, Law and legislation, Local government, Rural electrification
When was Giuseppe Piermarini born?
Giuseppe Mazzini was born on June 22, 1805.
What has the author Giuseppe Ugonia written?
Giuseppe Ugonia has written: 'Giuseppe Ugonia'
What has the author Giuseppe Cavalli written?
Giuseppe Cavalli has written: 'Giuseppe Cavalli'
What is the birth name of Giuseppe Porelli?
Giuseppe Porelli's birth name is Porcelli, Giuseppe.
What is the birth name of Giuseppe Iannucci?
Giuseppe Iannucci's birth name is Giuseppe Iannucci.
How do figures of the people preserve after the Pompeii disaster?
A man named Giuseppe Fiorelli found that cavities in the compact ash were actually in space in which a body had once been but had since decayed, leaving the bones laid at the bottom. He found that if he pour plaster into these spaces that when it hardened the plaster would reveal an extremely detailed and precise cast of the person that had once died there.
