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.
Archaeologists in northern England have discovered over 2,000-year-old unusually large Roman shoes at Magna Roman Fort, raising questions about the diversity of Roman soldiers and their origins, with the preservation conditions at the site allowing these organic artifacts to survive for millennia.
Archaeologists in northern England have discovered a collection of unusually large 2,000-year-old Roman shoes at Magna Roman Fort, prompting questions about the people and regiments stationed there, and highlighting the diversity of the Roman Empire.
