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Archaeology
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.
(photo credit:
YOLI SCHWARTZ/IAA
)
By
ROSSELLA TERCATIN
JANUARY 4, 2022 07:41
Updated:
JANUARY 4, 2022 13:20
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