Friday, January 7, 2011

World’s oldest shoe found in Armenia cave

The world’s oldest leather shoe, as old as the Indus Valley Civilisation has been found in perfect shape 5,500 years after it was crafted in a cave in Armenia. A group of archaeologists and scientists stumbled on the shoe made of single piece of leather, which was shaped according to user’s feet.

Scientists are wondering what kept the shoe in such perfect condition that even its laces are intact. They found grass inside it but they are not sure whether it was used to keep the feet warm or maintain its shape. The team is still trying to solve the puzzle whether the small footwear belonged to a man or a woman. Read full story after the break...
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