Interior of abandoned room with shabby walls and old bathtub placed in front of window

Flush Toilets Before Rome?

On Crete, some Minoan homes had running water. One bathtub looked virtually identical to modern ones.

Ancient Plumbing Technology: Minoans and Romans

A minimalist bathroom scene featuring toilet paper with eucalyptus on a white toilet tank.

Private Toilets, Simple Flush

Several Minoan houses had toilets you could flush by pouring water down the drain. That’s indoor plumbing in ancient Crete.

Ancient Plumbing Technology: Minoans and Romans

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