This photo shows one of the storerooms stuffed with items found on the site. On the pedestal in this photo is a person caught by the ash from Mt. Vesuvius. This isn't really the actual person. After a person died, the ash formed a solid mold around them. As time passed, the organic remains dissolved, leaving an empty space. As the researchers found these open spaces, they would fill them with plaster or a similar substance, leaving a solid impression of the person who died there. This person was probably curled up in a corner trying to get as far away from the ash and heat as possible. As you can see, this person had their hands over their nose trying to keep the ash out.

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