Ancient Child's Shoe Found with Intact Laces: A Remarkable Archeological Find

Archaeologists in Austria have unearthed a 2,000-year-old child's shoe with its laces still intact. The leather shoe, believed to have been made in the 2nd century BC, was found in the village of Dürrnberg, known for its rock salt mining. The shoe's preservation is attributed to the salt's ability to keep organic remains in good condition. The discovery provides valuable insights into the lives of Iron Age miners and highlights the presence of children in underground mining activities.