Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Giant Shoes, the Largest Ever Found

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Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Giant Shoes, the Largest Ever Found
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Archaeologists have discovered the largest Roman shoes ever found at Magna Roman Fort in Britain, with some measuring over 12 inches, raising questions about the people who wore them and their possible differences in body size or supply habits. The preservation of these organic artifacts is thanks to anaerobic soil conditions, and further analysis may reveal insights into Roman life, health, and social structure on Hadrian’s Wall.

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