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Research Shows How Mount Vesuvius Turned Man’s Brain Into Glass 

Last updated: March 4, 2025 5:08 am
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A groundbreaking discovery by Italian and German scientists has shed light on how the brain of a victim of Mount Vesuvius’s 79 CE eruption was preserved through its conversion into organic glass. This remarkable find, the first and only known organic glass sample containing human brain matter, was unearthed from the skull of a young man in Herculaneum, a city destroyed by the volcanic eruption alongside Pompeii.

The initial examination of the organic glass sample revealed the presence of proteins and fatty acids typically found in cerebral tissue and human hair fat. Subsequent reports highlighted the exceptional preservation of the individual’s central nervous system, marking a scientific milestone in the study of ancient remains.

Pier Paolo Petrone, a forensic biologist and archaeologist involved in the research, described the discovery as unprecedented in its level of detail. The rarity of finding well-preserved neural matter can be attributed to its molecular composition, making the preservation of the Herculaneum man’s brain through vitrification all the more remarkable.

The latest report published by the researchers on February 27 finally addressed the long-standing question of how the brain became vitrified. It was determined that the young man, who perished in Herculaneum’s Collegium Augustalium during the volcanic eruption, was exposed to intense heat and rapid cooling, a process necessary for vitrification. The thicker bones of his skull provided protection from the scorching ash cloud, allowing his brain to undergo the vitrification process.

The vitrification of the brain occurred at temperatures exceeding 950°F (510°C), indicating that the individual was engulfed by a high-temperature ash cloud that liquified his brain before solidifying into glass. The swift cooling process, facilitated by the minimal ash settling after the initial eruption, preserved the brain in its glassy state.

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Petrone emphasized the rarity and significance of the discovery, noting that further analysis of the unique sample is ongoing. While the vitrified brain matter remains in the hands of researchers, the archaeological site where the carbonized individual was found will soon be open to visitors, offering a glimpse into this extraordinary find.

This groundbreaking research not only provides valuable insights into ancient preservation techniques but also highlights the resilience of human remains in the face of natural disasters. The discovery of the vitrified brain serves as a testament to the enduring mysteries of history and the remarkable scientific advancements that continue to unravel them.

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