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Scientists re-examined the ' two maidens' bodies found wrapped in a poignant embrace.
DNA analysis on the bodies suggests that at least one , if not both of the people were men.
While the nature of their relationship remains unclear, previous studies have suggested that they may have been gay lovers.
An avalanche of hot ash, rock and poisonous gas rushed down the side of the volcano at 124mph (199kph) Hundreds of refugees sheltering in the vaulted arcades at the seaside in Herculaneum were killed instantly.
Around 30,000 people are believed to have died in the chaos, with bodies still being discovered to this day .
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