2,700-year-old toilet reveal: First Temple Jews had gut parasites

Researchers analyzing the content of the toilet could identify traces of eggs from four different types of parasites: roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm and pinworm.

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

JANUARY 4, 2022 07:41

Updated: JANUARY 4, 2022 13:20

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