Volunteers were baffled recently when they unearthed not one but two ancient shoes at a historic British site. The discoveries were made at Magna, an Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland, in late May.
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Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old Roman military sandals in Germany with nails for traction
Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman sandal near an ancient military fort in Oberstimm, Germany. The highly rare find provides a unique glimpse into the military equipment used by the ...
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Roman foot soldiers or foot giants? 2,000-year-old giant Roman shoe surprises archaeologists
Ancient artefacts are direct sources of intimate glimpses into lives from bygone eras, and none of these pieces is more captivating than personal items that date back millennia. Roman-era shoes ...
Eight XXL leather shoes have been recovered from Magna, a Roman-era fort along Hadrian's Wall. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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