Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem
26.05.2023 - Study of 2,500-year-old latrines from the biblical Kingdom of Judah shows the ancient faeces within contain Giardia - a parasite that can cause dysentery.
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26.05.2023 - Study of 2,500-year-old latrines from the biblical Kingdom of Judah shows the ancient faeces within contain Giardia - a parasite that can cause dysentery.
Study results indicate "long-term presence" of Giardia parasite in Near East populations.
An engineering feat of ingenuity allowed the aqueduct that served as Jerusalem's main water supply to be in use for 2000 years. A new section of it was found in Armon Hanatsiv.
Water system initiated by the Hasmonean kings to increase water supply to Jerusalem used up until 19th century when replaced by electric pump; 'aqueduct’s ingenuity, quality astounds us until this very day' IAA researchers say
The aqueduct was the main source of water supply to Jerusalem consecutively for 2000 years. Towards Jerusalem Day, the Israel Antiquities Authority will host the public without cost at the archaeological excavation in Armon Hanatsiv as well as in several other fascinating archaeological sites in the city. A segment of the Low-Level Aqueduct to Jerusalem…