2,300 year old shoes

Over the next few days I will share with you some old artifacts and how they've been preserved over the centuries. It's hard to believe that some items can be preserved for such a long time, and they look as fashionable as if they were available today. This preserved woman’s boot in the photo was made 2,300 years ago. It has remained intact so well thanks to the freezing temperatures at the Altai Mountains. It has been preserved so well that it could pass for something on display at a Bohemian store. The boot has been traced to 300 BC! It was made using leather and shows different decorations made with different textiles such as gold foil, pewter, glass beads, and pyrite crystals. It is a fascinating discovery that shows us how stylish people always were no matter the period. Come back tomorrow to see King Tutankhamun's sandals from 3,500 years ago!