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The communal latrine at Ephesos. Fresh water continuously ran down the channel in the floor in front of the seats for users to wash their hands (1st century CE).
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, June 18). Roman Latrine, Ephesos. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/697/roman-latrine-ephesos/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Latrine, Ephesos." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 18, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/697/roman-latrine-ephesos/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Latrine, Ephesos." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Jun 2012. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
