They appear in wall paintings found in archaeological digs dating the Hebrew Bible in the Levant and were not very different from those used in Rome and Egypt[citation needed].
[citation needed] In modern times, Biblical sandals are a symbol of Zionism.
Later, the city inhabitants started wearing these sandals too, especially after their popularization by Nimrod in Tel Aviv.
[5] Notable modern manufacturers known for making Biblical sandals include Shoresh and Teva Naot.
[7] An exhibit on Biblical sandals and Israeli culture was opened at the Eretz Israel Museum in July 2018.