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Archaeologists find theater toilet in western Turkey’s Smyrna [also found, long line of skeletons waiting since the beginning of intermission]
Daily Sabah, sabooo, sabaaa ^ | November 4, 2021 | Anadolu Agency

Posted on 11/07/2021 8:43:27 AM PST by SunkenCiv

Ongoing excavations have revealed a historical latrina – a toilet or an even simpler facility used as a toilet within a sanitation system – at a historical theater in the ancient city of Smyrna, located within the borders of the western city of Izmir. The latrina is thought to have been used by the artists in the theater. The theater and the commode date back to around the second century B.C. and were used until the fifth century A.D., said Akın Ersoy, an archaeologist at Izmir's Katip Çelebi University and head of the excavation team.

Touting "unexpected finds" during the excavations, an Izmir Metropolitan Municipality statement cited Ersoy as saying this is the first time such a toilet facility inside a stage building has been found.

The commode in the theater, around 40 centimeters (16 inches) high, has a U-shape seating arrangement and could accommodate 12-13 people at a time. Next to it is a U-shaped trough 8-10 cm (3-4 in) deep for clean water.

Scientists believe the toilet, located in a closed area, "was used by actors working in the stage building and performing in the theater," not by audience members, said Ersoy.

Such a find in theaters in the Mediterranean region is unprecedented, he added.

The ancient city, which was established between Kadifekale and the İzmir Bay, has welcomed visitors and travelers from different cultures over the centuries. Smyrna offers fascinating views of history to modern man with its basilica, historic murals and well-protected buildings.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailysabah.com ...


TOPICS: History; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: aegean; akinersoy; anatoilet; anatolia; fauxiantroll; fauxiantrolls; godsgravesglyphs; greece; hellenism; hellenistic; izmir; kadifekale; katipcelebi; romanempire; smyrna; turkey
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To: rlmorel

The use of urine by ancient wool fullers made it economical to give everyone a proper spot to “go”. :^)

Men’s rooms at concerts are defacto pee parties, because if the line is bad, we men just start lining up to use each of the sinks. Pllllt! Problem solved.


21 posted on 11/07/2021 8:58:31 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: real saxophonist
Early LGBQT find, of course. Grants for everybody! ;^)
Klymaxx - Meeting In The Ladies Room (Official Video) | December 25, 2009 | Klymaxx
Klymaxx - Meeting In The Ladies Room (Official Video) | December 25, 2009 | Klymaxx

22 posted on 11/07/2021 9:02:23 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: Veto!

spent over a year-great tour
enjoyed Ephesus
also ten miles away was touted final home of Mary, mother of Jesus


23 posted on 11/07/2021 9:02:24 AM PST by snoopy 'n linus
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To: going hot
Is that a lance and shield under your toga, or...

24 posted on 11/07/2021 9:03:30 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

were they all women?


25 posted on 11/07/2021 9:06:02 AM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: SunkenCiv

“Ongoing excavations have revealed a historical latrina”

Did they find anything that the men could use? Perhaps a “latrinex”.


26 posted on 11/07/2021 9:06:57 AM PST by BobL (I shop at Walmart and eat at McDonald's, I just don't tell anyone, like most here.)
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To: snoopy 'n linus

We went there too. Lovely little place. Friend was Jewish and didn’t want to go in, driver Muslim of course. He walked me up to the door and I walked in just a few steps. Had overwhelming feeling that this was NOT Mary’s home..

Did you think so?

That was in ‘85 and the Turks were free people, sophisticated, fun and very smart. Every time friend and I walked into a Turkish restaurant, Turks were overjoyed to see us. Loved Americans. Erdogan has wrecked the country forever.


27 posted on 11/07/2021 9:10:49 AM PST by Veto! (Political Correctness Offends Me)
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To: SunkenCiv

The most effective bar urinal I have seen was 40’ of galvanized trough along two walls. Move’m in and move’m out.


28 posted on 11/07/2021 9:12:41 AM PST by Rebelbase (Were State Dept. Havana Syndrome victims the guinea pigs of 5G/graphene oxide "vaccine" tests?)
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To: SunkenCiv

I wonder why they all just dropped dead in line?


29 posted on 11/07/2021 9:20:12 AM PST by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: Persevero

Oh perhaps joke in title. It’s early.


30 posted on 11/07/2021 9:21:11 AM PST by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: SunkenCiv

A likely place to find a Rosetta Stone-like partition.


31 posted on 11/07/2021 9:21:16 AM PST by clearcarbon (Fraudulent elections have consequences.)
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To: SunkenCiv

“Don’t worry... Return of the King still has some more epilogues.”


32 posted on 11/07/2021 9:27:40 AM PST by dangus
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To: rlmorel

It was probably the Ladies Room...just sayin’!

The way those seats are cut out on the front
it’s obviously a men’s room...


33 posted on 11/07/2021 9:32:11 AM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: SunkenCiv

LOLOLOLOL at your addition to the headline. Pretty sure those were girl skeletons that were found!


34 posted on 11/07/2021 9:33:21 AM PST by jocon307 (Dem party delenda est!)
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To: jocon307

Hey, as long as it works, I’m good. :^)


35 posted on 11/07/2021 9:34:08 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Had a cassette of that album during marriage to the first Mrs. Lurkin. Pretty sure none of the songs were intended to convey lesbianism.

“Meeting In The Ladies Room”

I had to leave my condo to come to this
Well, I’m back but this time I’m with my man
And these women are puttin’ their hands all over his
Yamamoto Kanzai sweater that I bought

And I’m much, much unhappy about that
I’d hate to come down to their level and become a BW
A basic woman but if they don’t stop it’s gonna get scandalous

I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon
I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon

I don’t know but I think you better watch your man
‘Cause girl, he’s doin’ like nobody else can
If you wanna be sure, you best go powder your nose
‘Cause you wanna look good when you step on the floor, that’s why

I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon
I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon

Sing
Everybody sing it like
Sing

Stepped through the door, they were standin’ in line
Smokin’ funny cigarettes and takin’ their time
Pass me a mirror ‘cause I ain’t got much time
‘Cause there’s a hunk of man I done left behind, that’s why

I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon
I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon

Sing
Everybody sing it like
Sing

Walked on the floor and everybody was jammin’
They’re playin’ my favorite song, got me singin’ along
Can’t turn your back for a minute, somebody’s rockin’ my man
And girl, they’re doin’ like nobody else can
Watch out, watch out, watch out

Excuse me ladies, this man’s with me
I don’t like to share, you can plainly see
He looks good, good enough to eat
But believe me lady, he belongs to me, yeah

I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon
I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon

I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon
I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon

Don’t slap me
‘Cause I’m not in the mood
Don’t, don’t, don’t slap me
‘Cause I’m not in the mood

Don’t slap me
‘Cause I’m not in the mood
Don’t slap me
‘Cause I’m not in the mood

I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon
I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon
I’ve got a meeting in the ladies room
I’ll be back real soon


36 posted on 11/07/2021 9:34:21 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

No, but you’ve been married at least twice, apparently, so, I don’t blame ya for not enjoying my humor. ;^) “I want my records back! I want my ****** records back!!!”

Anyway, the song sucks, regardless. Glad your tastes have evolved. ;^)


37 posted on 11/07/2021 9:41:49 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: Persevero

Yeah, perhaps, I feel better now. LOL!

The *idea* is, that no one could find the terlet in ancient times, and died waiting for the archaeologists. But, it works on the other level too. Also works as a non-joke.


38 posted on 11/07/2021 9:43:26 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: Chode; Persevero

See, Chode got it! ;^)


39 posted on 11/07/2021 9:46:21 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: BobL

It was out, of course. And no one had collected the money in a long time. Plus, did you see the pic? Obviously the proprietor doesn’t care anymore about housekeeping services.


40 posted on 11/07/2021 9:47:24 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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