Where is world’s oldest cat print found?

A cat’s paw print on a 1,900-year-old Roman tile has been uncovered by archaeologists excavating a highway in Lincolnshire, possibly making it the world’s oldest cat print. It is believed that after the roof tiles were crafted out of red clay and set in the sun to dry, a cat stepped on one of the tiles, leaving its mark. While most Roman-era buildings were made of wood and thatch, the buildings excavated were constructed of stone and brick, which, along with the roof tiles indicate that they were likely part of a compound owned by wealthy Romans.

Since September, diggers have been working at the site to ensure that any remains affected by the new road are recorded and protected.

As well as finds from the Roman era, experts have found artefacts dating back 12,000 years at the site between the River Witham and Washing borough Road, Lincoln.

 

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