Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old toilet seat

Archaeologists at a Roman fort more used to finding coins, weapons and tools have found a 2,000-year-old perfectly preserved wooden toilet seat.

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old toilet seat

Archaeologists at a Roman fort more used to finding coins, weapons and tools have found a 2,000-year-old perfectly preserved wooden toilet seat.

Dr Andrew Birley, one of the experts at Vindolanda fort on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, believes it is the only find of its kind.

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