UCC archaeologists celebrate shoe find

A leather shoe believed to be the world's oldest has been found in the mountains of Armenia by a research team led by archaeologists from UCC.

UCC archaeologists celebrate shoe find

A leather shoe believed to be the world's oldest has been found in the mountains of Armenia by a research team led by archaeologists from UCC.

The well-preserved footwear, believed to be about 5,500 years old, was made of a single piece of leather, laced up at the front and back, researchers said in PLoS One, a journal of America’s Public Library of Science.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited