Beit She'an in Yizrael, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
A Public Latrine in Bet-She'an
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2023
1. A Public Latrine in Bet-She'an Marker
Like a true Roman-Byzantine city, Bet-She'an had public latrines. Users entered an open courtyard paved with a mosaic floor and lined along the walls with toilets, with no separation between them, and no evidence today of a division between men's and women's facilities. A channel of running water beneath the seats provided drainage, and personal hygiene was achieved by a leaf attached to a twig.
Only the wealthy could afford private lavatories. Public latrines like this were built in various neighborhoods for the convenience of their residents.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Man-Made Features.
Location. 32° 30.094′ N, 35° 30.15′ E. Marker is in Beit She'an, Northern District, in Yizrael. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cultic Area (here, next to this marker); The Agora / האגורה (within shouting distance of this marker); Theatres (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Performances at the theatre (about 90 meters away); Palladius Street
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More about this marker. The marker is located in Beit She’an National Park.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2023
2. A Public Latrine in Bet-She'an Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2023
3. A Public Latrine in Bet-She'an Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
