Archaeologists in northwest China have unearthed what is believed to be the country’s only known ancient flush toilet, a discovery that is changing assumptions about early sanitation and daily living. The discovery was made in the Yueyang archaeological site in Xi'an, which was a significant political hub in the early Han Dynasty and Warring States Period. After being removed from the ruins of the palace, broken ceramic pieces including a curved pipe were rebuilt. Researchers estimate the toilet dates back to roughly 2,400 years ago and was likely designated for aristocratic use. Details of the discovery were revealed by China Daily, attracting wider attention to how complex some home systems may have been in ancient China.
