Archaeologists find 2,700-year-old toilet in luxurious palace in Jerusalem

The extraordinary find sheds light on life under the kings of Judah: "Only the rich could afford toilets."

The rare stone toilet is 2700 years old. Most likely used by one of the dignitaries of Jerusalem.

The rare stone toilet is 2700 years old. Most likely used by one of the dignitaries of Jerusalem.

(photo credit: YOLI SCHWARTZ/IAA)

ByROSSELLA TERCATIN

OCTOBER 5, 2021 19:23

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