Scientists Analyze 1,900-Year-Old Vial Contents and Are Speechless: Unbelievable What Ancient Romans Used to Treat Themselves
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of matter inside a 1,900-year-old glass vial, representing the first direct evidence of the use of feces for medicinal purposes in ancient Rome.
TL;DR
- A 1,900-year-old glass vial was found sealed with clay in a tomb in ancient Pergam, Turkey.
- Chemical analysis of the vial's contents revealed human feces mixed with thyme.
- The mixture likely aimed to mask the odor and may have been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating inflammation or infection.
- This discovery provides the first direct evidence of fecal matter used in ancient Roman medicine.
- The ancient city of Pergam was a known medical center during the Roman era.