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The volcanic ash coated some of the bodies like a shell. Scientists forced plaster into these shells thereby getting a lifelike statue.

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What volcano made people die to statues?

The volcano that made people die to statues is Mount Vesuvius in Italy. During its eruption in 79 AD, a volcanic cloud formed from ash and gas that enveloped the city of Pompeii, causing people to be encased in volcanic ash and turned into statues from the intense heat and pressure.


Why is marble used for statues or grand buildings?

People can use marble for architecture and grand buildings statues are made up of marble.


Why did wealthy people go to Pompeii?

Pompeii was not a city where wealthy people went. It was an average, working, Roman town. Not to say that there were not wealthy people living in Pompeii, there were, just as in any other city, but they were generally the people who made their wealth in Pompeii and so belonged to the city's upper class. The wealthy went to the city of Herculaneum or to Stabiae or Oplontis, which were resort towns.


What type stone are statues made of?

Statues can be made of almost any material. Statues can be created out of metal, stone, clay, wood and many other materials. Junior Fritz Jacquet is known for making masks out of toilet paper rolls, and one man (his name escapes me) is famous for making statues out of used chewing gum! Creating statues is an ancient, and sometimes wacky, artform.


What did the people of Pompeii wear in 79AD?

The people of Pompeii in 79 AD typically wore tunics made of wool or linen, which were draped and belted. Both men and women wore sandals or shoes made of leather or cloth. Wealthier individuals might have worn more elaborate clothing made of silk or dyed fabrics.

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What volcano made people die to statues?

The volcano that made people die to statues is Mount Vesuvius in Italy. During its eruption in 79 AD, a volcanic cloud formed from ash and gas that enveloped the city of Pompeii, causing people to be encased in volcanic ash and turned into statues from the intense heat and pressure.


Did the Romans get art from Pompeii?

Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.Get art? No. Pompeii was a Roman town and the Romans made art in Pompeii by creating frescoes and statuary and garden decor.


Why is marble used for statues or grand buildings?

People can use marble for architecture and grand buildings statues are made up of marble.


What did Pompeii people trade?

People traded all sorts of things. Basically everything they made in Pompeii got traded and everything made other places came to Pompeii it was a wonderful center of trade thanks to the Bay of Naples. Pompeii had many merchants selling clothes foods decorations all the normal stuff of today and you would buy all those things from the merchants which traded Pompeii goods for the stuff there selling. :)


How did people make a living in Pompeii?

People traded all sorts of things. Basically everything they made in Pompeii got traded and everything made other places came to Pompeii it was a wonderful center of trade thanks to the Bay of Naples. Pompeii had many merchants selling clothes foods decorations all the normal stuff of today and you would buy all those things from the merchants which traded Pompeii goods for the stuff there selling. :)


Why do you think that the sculptures made as gifts for gods were not meant to be seen by people?

Because most statues from West Afica are of people often the sculpture's ancestors. Usually these statues are made for religous ritals, to ask for the ancestor's blessings.


What rocks and minerals are staues made out of?

Previously more statues are made up of two types Bronze and Marble. But recently with increasing pollution reliability of statues made of marble is questionable. Now statues are made up with concrete and cement , Fiberglass statues and Resin statues


Who made the maio statues?

The Moai statues were made by Polynesian settlers on Easter Island.


Why was Pompeii made?

Pompey was founded because towns are founded because people decide to create settlements.


What rocks make statues?

Statues are commonly made from marble.


How are statues made?

statues are made from a mineral or rock called granite which is part of sediment rocks.


Why did wealthy people go to Pompeii?

Pompeii was not a city where wealthy people went. It was an average, working, Roman town. Not to say that there were not wealthy people living in Pompeii, there were, just as in any other city, but they were generally the people who made their wealth in Pompeii and so belonged to the city's upper class. The wealthy went to the city of Herculaneum or to Stabiae or Oplontis, which were resort towns.