Royal flush? 2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem

Royal flush? 2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem
(Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiquities Authority via AP)

Israeli archaeologists have found a rare ancient toilet in Jerusalem dating back more than 2,700 years, when private bathrooms were a luxury in the holy city.

The Israeli Antiquities Authority said the smooth, carved limestone toilet was found in a rectangular cabin that was part of a sprawling mansion overlooking what is now the Old City.

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