Roman Toilets: Their Archaeology and Cultural History (Babesch

Roman Toilets: Their Archaeology and Cultural History (Babesch Supplements: Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology)

Multi-seater latrines, as we find them in Roman Ostia and in many other sites across the Mediterranean, are well known both to tourists and archaeologists, but very few people understand how they really functioned technically or how they may have been perceived in the context of Roman society. This handbook by an international group of specialists in archaeology, anthropology, and classical literature addresses a wide variety of questions regarding toilets in the Greco-Roman world. Chapters on the technology and construction of toilets, on the archaeology of toilets and their contents, on toilets in various ancient contexts (such as in private houses, baths, or military installations), on the impact of toilets on society and personal hygiene, especially in the Roman world, and on the decorations and graffiti from toilets, all combine to make this the most complete study of this important subject to date.
Country USA
Brand Peeters
Manufacturer Peeters
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789042925410
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Roman Toilets: Their Archaeology and Cultural History (Babesch Supplements: Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology)