Jerusalem: Israeli archaeologists have found a rare ancient toilet in Jerusalem dating more than 2,700 years old, when the private bathroom is luxury in the holy city, said the authorities on Tuesday.
Israeli Antiquities Authority said the small and carved limestone toilet was found in a rectangular cabin which was part of a large house facing where now is the old city.
It was designed to sit comfortably, with a septic tank in digging below it.
“The private toilet booth is very rare in ancient times, and only a few are found dating,” said Yaakov Billig, director of Excavation.
“Only rich people are able to buy a toilet,” he said, adding that the famous Rabbi never suggested that being rich was “having a toilet next to his desk.
” Animal bones and pottery found in the septic tank can explain the lifestyle and diet of people who are Living at that time, as well as ancient disease, the authority of antiques.
Archaeologists found the capital of the stone and column of the era, and said there was evidence of the nearest garden with gardens and water plants – more evidence they lived there quite rich.
The 2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury
