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How to Survive in Babylonia

The Ancients

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Sanitation Practices in Ancient Babylonia

The chapter explores the sanitation practices of ancient Babylonia, including waste disposal methods, the use of flowing water for hygiene, and innovative toilet systems in palaces. It discusses how the climate and scarcity of rain helped neutralize waste to prevent health risks, providing historical insights into the sanitation conditions and technologies of the time.

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