The Archaeology of Sanitation in Roman Italy: Toilets, Sewers, and Water Systems

(Part of the Studies in the History of Greece and Rome Series)

by Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow

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The Romans developed sophisticated methods for managing hygiene, including aqueducts for moving water from one place to another, sewers for removing used water from baths and runoff from walkways and roads, and public and private latrines. Through the archeological record, graffiti, sanitation-related paintings, and literature, Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow explores this little-known world of bathrooms and sewers, offering unique insights into Roman sanitation,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:146964553X

ISBN13:9781469645537

Release Date:April 2015

Publisher:University of North Carolina Press

Length:312 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 7.8" x 9.5"

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