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A Brief History of Water Technology During Antiquity: Before the Romans Read chapter Read first chapter

2010 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

4. Ancient Greek Lavatories: Operation with Reused Water

Author : Georgios P. Antoniou

Published in: Ancient Water Technologies

Publisher: Springer Netherlands

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Abstract

Lavatories can be an indicator of living standard and economic prosperity. Many remains of ancient lavatories have been found in the ancient Greek world, some dating back to the Minoan era. (i.e. Knossos’ Palace). Many references to ancient lavatories have been recorded in numerous ancient Greek scripts. Despite the fact that many related archaeological finds are dated over a wide chronological range, the typical mature ancient Greek lavatory probably is from the Hellenistic period. This was the period of great evolution in Greek water technology. Chambers for that function are found not only in private houses but also in many public buildings and sanctuaries.

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Metadata
Title
Ancient Greek Lavatories: Operation with Reused Water
Author
Georgios P. Antoniou
Copyright Year
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Book
Ancient Water Technologies

Print ISBN: 978-90-481-8631-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-90-481-8632-7

Copyright Year: 2010

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8632-7_4