In the Chinese tomb found the old trousers Bashny.Net

In the tomb of the Tarim basin in China, archaeologists, among other artifacts, found pants. According to scientists, is the most ancient item of such clothing. The age of the pants is more than 3000 years.

Researchers believe that discovered the trousers were used by the ancient nomads and pastoralists for riding. Linguist Victor Mayr from the University of Pennsylvania believes: "the Finding certainly supports the idea that trousers were invented by the herdsmen riding". Travel man on horseback, according to scientists, began more than 4,000 years ago, and then there were the first pants.

The age of the oldest of pants determined using the radiocarbon analysis and design of ancient clothing. They are made from three pieces: one for each leg and a piece for the crotch. In addition, the garment is decorated with braided elements. Among other items found in the burial had a whip, battle axe and bow, a small wooden horse. Hot and dry climate of the Tarim basin has helped to keep the artifacts in good condition for many thousands of years.

Source: nauka24news.ru/