Archeologists in China have found the remains of what may be the world’s oldest known flush toilet. Broken parts of the 2,400-year-old lavatory, as well as a bent flush pipe, were unearthed last ...

The toilet was found in the Shaanxi province's Yueyang City Ruins and was likely used by high-ranking officials during the early years of China's first unified empire.

Archaeologists in Korea have uncovered the remains of multiple flushing toilets within a 1,300-year-old palace complex. But there was one "throne" to rule them all: The crown prince got a special ...

The flush toilet is anywhere from 2,200 years old to 2,400 years old, according to the release and China Daily. ... 4,000-year-old tomb of high-ranking Egyptian official is now open.

The toilet was considered a “luxury object” and only used by “very high-ranking members of (the) society,” Rui told China Daily. For every use, servants likely poured water into the toilet.

2,200-Year-Old Flush Toilet Found at Chinese Ruins. It's the oldest flush toilet currently known. ... the archaeologists believe the system was a luxury reserved for high-ranking members of society.

A toilet needs water to flush, which is why the toilet tank fills up after each use. If you flush and nothing happens, the issue may be that the inlet valve to the toilet is closed.

Excavations at a centuries-old royal palace in Korea have revealed multiple flush toilets, including one that the crown prince likely used. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

If your toilet's flushing power has been less than optimal lately, it may be time to take a closer look at the water level. With the help of licensed plumbers Alexander Siv and Jason Duda, we'll ...