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Ancient Roman Bigfoot? ‘Unusually Large’ Shoes Puzzle Archaeologists : ScienceAlert

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Uncovering a Mystery: Large 2,000-Year-Old Shoes Found at Roman Site in England

Archaeologists at the Vindolanda Charity Trust have made a fascinating discovery at the Magna Roman Fort in Northumberland, northern England. A stash of “unusually large” shoes dating back 2,000 years has left experts puzzled and searching for answers.

The trust, established in 1970 to excavate, conserve, and share Roman remains at Vindolanda and Carvoran, both part of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, uncovered eight large shoes in a defensive ditch at the Magna Roman Fort. These shoes, measuring over 30 centimeters in length, are equivalent to size 49 in Europe and size 15 in the US.

Rachel Frame, a senior archaeologist on the project, described the find as “really unusual” since only a small fraction of shoes in Vindolanda’s collection are of a similar size. Surprisingly, around a quarter of the shoes found at the Magna site fall within this size range.

The team is now delving into the history of the Roman Empire to unravel the mystery behind these large shoes. Frame mentioned the importance of considering the diverse cultural backgrounds of individuals who may have been present at the site, emphasizing the vast reach of the Roman Empire beyond Italy.

Excavations at the site have revealed a total of 32 shoes so far, with the first exceptionally large shoe being discovered on May 21. The team continues to explore the area in hopes of uncovering more clues about the significance of these findings.

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The unique preservation of these ancient shoes can be attributed to specific soil conditions with low oxygen, allowing organic materials like wood and leather to survive for thousands of years. As the team continues their investigation, they hope to uncover more insights into the individuals who once inhabited the area.

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This remarkable discovery sheds light on the rich history of the Roman presence in northern England and highlights the importance of exploring diverse perspectives within the ancient world.

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