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'Prehistoric footwear' was discovered in Spanish cave by miners, scientists reveal in new study
What may have been the oldest pair of shoes in Europe were discovered in a cave in Spain and are now thought to be much older than scientists previously thought. About 20 pairs of the sandals are at least 6,200 years old — and possibly older — while other woven objects in the cave are dated back 9,500 years, according to a new study by scientists. The shoes measured around 20.5cm — or a little over 8 inches. The news emerged after scientists used carbon-dating on 76 objects from the Cueva de los Murciélagos, Albuñol, near Granada, that had been dug out by miners in the 19th century. Among the objects are ... (full story)