SHE MEANT POMPEII
I think she meant Pompeii
Mt Vesuvius erupted and buried the city of Pompeii under ash and lava
The bodies were preserved exactly as they were since the lava solidified around them. It is a historical site that is still being excavated. It offers a beautiful slice of Roman History... But I guess you know all this since you were once in Italy.
Bye
OB