Ancient masters of engineering ... A crucial later stage in the conveying of water was, of course, its disposal. Rome’s Cloaca Maxima sewer, which flowed into the Tiber River, became the ...

According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by Romulus, a half-god who vanquished his ...

Also read Ancient Text Leads to Archaeological Treasure Trove One of the most famous Roman toilet gods was Cloacina, the patron goddess of the Cloaca Maxima, Rome’s vast and intricate sewer system.

Despite this foul-smelling atmosphere, the ancient Romans are widely admired for what appears to be an enormous commitment to hygiene and public health. We know they built vast sewer systems, such as ...

Archaeologists excavating an ancient Roman sewer last week made a spectacular ... one of the world’s earliest sewage systems, the Cloaca Maxima, which largely functioned as a massive storm ...