Israel says archaeologists have found a rare ancient toilet in Jerusalem dating back more than 2,700 years, when private bathrooms were a luxury in the holy.
m Yaakov Billig, director of a dig in Jerusalem for the Israeli Antiquities Authority, said "only the rich could afford toilets" after archaeologists found a rare carved limestone toilet dating back more than 2,700 years, when private bathrooms were a luxury in the holy city.
Israeli archeologists excavating a First Temple-era royal mansion in Armon Hanatziv in Jerusalem have discovered a 2,700-year-old private toilet, testifying to the complex’s luxurious settings.