Ancient Civilizations

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The Indus Valley Had Flush Toilets

More than 4,500 years ago, cities such as Mohenjo-daro featured advanced drainage systems with private bathrooms and covered drains running beneath streets. These engineering achievements rivaled anything found in Europe until the 19th century.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun detail: Some homes even had terracotta pipes that carried wastewater into larger municipal drains.

Source: British Museum

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