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Explore Areni-1 Cave, Armenia's archaeological marvel. Discover the world's oldest winery, leather shoe, and fascinating prehistoric human brain!
Dating back approximately 5,500 years, this remarkably preserved cowhide moccasin was found in the Areni-1 cave complex. It was filled with grass, suggesting it was either insulation or a form to keep the shoe's shape.
The Areni-1 cave complex revealed a sophisticated wine production facility dating back 6,100 years. Archaeologists found fermentation vats, a press, storage jars, and even grape seeds, proving ancient Armenian viniculture.
