Dog Footprints Found in Ancient Roman Tiles
- 10 years ago
Recently, a team of archaeologists in England uncovered an ancient Roman tile that has the very distinct markings of a dog’s footprint.
Sure, the relationship between dogs and humans has evolved into the loving connection it is today, but evidently what hasn’t changed much is a puppy’s penchant for mischief.
Recently, a team of archaeologists in England uncovered an ancient Roman tile that has the very distinct markings of a dog’s footprint. A project manager with Wardell Armstrong Archaeology perfectly described the discovery remarking ‘They are beautiful finds, as they represent a snapshot, a single moment in history. It is lovely to imagine some irate person chasing a dog or some other animal away from their freshly made tiles.’
This specific tile was located along with several others. Another one also featured prints, but they appear to be hooves from either a goat or sheep.
The unique discovery was made in the Blackfriars section of Leicester in the UK. Archaeologists estimate the artifacts to be about 2 thousand years old. Staffers with Wardell Armstrong Archaeology are responsible for uncovering the pieces, while digging at one particular site that will soon serve as housing for students.
The tiles were found among layers of rubble and at this point, it’s unsure if their original purpose was to stabilize uneven ground or for building construction.
Sure, the relationship between dogs and humans has evolved into the loving connection it is today, but evidently what hasn’t changed much is a puppy’s penchant for mischief.
Recently, a team of archaeologists in England uncovered an ancient Roman tile that has the very distinct markings of a dog’s footprint. A project manager with Wardell Armstrong Archaeology perfectly described the discovery remarking ‘They are beautiful finds, as they represent a snapshot, a single moment in history. It is lovely to imagine some irate person chasing a dog or some other animal away from their freshly made tiles.’
This specific tile was located along with several others. Another one also featured prints, but they appear to be hooves from either a goat or sheep.
The unique discovery was made in the Blackfriars section of Leicester in the UK. Archaeologists estimate the artifacts to be about 2 thousand years old. Staffers with Wardell Armstrong Archaeology are responsible for uncovering the pieces, while digging at one particular site that will soon serve as housing for students.
The tiles were found among layers of rubble and at this point, it’s unsure if their original purpose was to stabilize uneven ground or for building construction.