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Jim Leffman

Europe’s Oldest Shoes Found In Spanish Cave

Wooden mace and esparto sandals, dating back to the Neolithic 6,200 years ago (right). About 20 pairs of the sandals are at least 6,200 years old and possibly older as other woven objects in the cave dated back to 9,500 years. PHOTO BY MUTERMUR PROJECT/SWNS

The oldest pair of shoes in Europe has been discovered in a cave in Spain.

About 20 pairs of the sandals are at least 6,200 years old and possibly older as other woven objects in the cave dated back to 9,500 years.

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