On Babylonian lavatories and sewers
(2015)
Journal Article
George, A. (2015). On Babylonian lavatories and sewers. Iraq, 77, 75-106. https://doi.org/10.1017/irq.2015.9
This study begins by examining the archaeological and documentary evidence for lavatories (toilets) and foul-water drains in ancient Mesopotamian dwelling houses. It goes on to investigate the use, etymology and history of the Akkadian word asurrû: i... Read More about On Babylonian lavatories and sewers.