The Archaeology of Sanitation in Roman Italy: Toilets, Sewers, and Water Systems
(Part of the Studies in the History of Greece and Rome Series)
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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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