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jan 1, 2600 BC - Flush Toilets and Sanitation – (c. 2600 BCE)

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Cities like Mohenjo-Daro featured flush toilets connected to covered drainage systems. This level of sanitation was unmatched in the ancient world. It reflects the Harappans’ advanced understanding of public health and urban planning.

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jan 1, 2600 BC
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~ 4629 years ago