guy Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited)  Quote “Israeli archaeologists announced on Tuesday that they had uncovered a 2,700-year-old toilet, and one made for a single household, not a communal latrine.“  https://m.dw.com/en/israeli-archaeologists-unearth-2700-year-old-toilet/a-59411188 Edited February 2 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novosedoff Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Oh, God, I think we are about to find out new things about ancient Jews' diet and diseases. Can't wait the moment the details are disclosed 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited)  On 10/7/2021 at 10:39 AM, Novosedoff said: Oh, God, I think we are about to find out new things about ancient Jews' diet and diseases. Can't wait the moment the details are disclosed 🤪 Hopefully, further DNA analysis on the “remains” will shed some light on ancient diets. Here’s another article with some added information: Quote “Inside the toilet cubicle, the team found 30 to 40 bowls. Billig says it’s possible the vessels may have held aromatic oils or incense—early air fresheners for those making use of the facility. The newly identified toilet was not connected to a larger system, so servants would probably have had to empty it periodically, per Haaretz. Inside the septic tank, archaeologists found remnants of pottery and animal bones and human waste, reports Rossella Tercatin for the Jerusalem Post.  They plan to analyze these discoveries to find out more about dietary habits in the ancient city.” The ancient palace where the toilet was found would have had an impressive view of the Temple Mount. Yoli Schwartz / Israel Antiquities Authority https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/2700-year-old-toilet-found-in-jerusalem-180978813/  Excellent video on the find:   Edited February 2 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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