2023-09-21 16:34:15
Dürrnberg is an archaeological site located near the Austrian city of Salzburg known for the extraction of rock salt in mines, which was already carried out since the Iron Age. Due to the preservative effect of this mineral, the organic remains They are especially well maintained, unlike other excavations. For this reason, the German Mining Museum in Bochum has been carrying out archaeological research in the area since 2001.
During this year’s excavations at the Georgenberg mine, carried out under the direction of the head of the Research Department, Thomas Stöllner, they found a boy’s leather shoe More than 2,000 years old in good condition. Corresponds approximately size 30 of current footwear.
“For decades, our research activities in Dürrnberg have provided us with valuable findings that make it possible to scientifically explore the first mining activities. He shoe condition What we have found is exceptional“Stöllner said in a statement.
These discoveries offer an extremely valuable insight into the lives of Iron Age miners. Footwear has already been found in Dürrnberg on other occasions, but this one is particular, since it demonstrates the presence of children underground.
The fact that remains of cords made of linen have been preserved has allowed scientists to investigate how to tie shoes. The way in which the piece was made also allowed us to determine its age: the shoe was probably made in the 2nd century BC
In the surrounding area, archaeologists also discovered other organic remains: the fragment of a wooden shovel and remains of skin with a cord.
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