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Ancient Vial in Turkey Confirms Roman Use of Human Excrement in Medicine
An ancient vial discovered in Turkey provides new evidence that Romans incorporated human excrement into their medicinal practices, shedding light on historical medical treatments. This finding is further supported by chemical analysis of a 1,900-year-old Roman glass bottle.
13 Mar, 12:12 — 13 Mar, 12:13
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