Ancient Scythians were a nomadic people who traversed the Eurasian continent.
This scrupulous preparation together with the permafrost of the Altai Mountains preserved the boot for centuries.
The exquisite beading on the sole of the leather shoe has sparked a great deal of curiosity and speculationonline.
This spectacular shoe is now part of theState Hermitage Museums collection of ancient artifacts in St. Petersburg, Russia.
In 1948, an ancient Scythian shoe from 2,300 years ago was discovered in the Altai Mountains.
Approximate extent of Scythia in 1st century BCE.
Approximate extent of Scythia in 1st century BCE. (Photo: Dbachmann viaWikimedia Commons[CC BY-SA 3.0])
