We continue our examination of ancient plumbing techniques by looking to the most well-known and influential civilizations: the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Ancient Egypt 2500 BCE The ancient Egyptians created the first copper pipes. Because water was scarce, the Egyptians dug wells that were up to 300 feet deep. Crop…
Ancient Plumbing History
As a rule, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about functional bathrooms or ancient plumbing innovations. But indoor plumbing has a longer history than you might think. In fact, the history of plumbing goes back to ancient times. Ancient Pakistan/India The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age…