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Roman latrines near Hadrian's Wall reveal intestinal parasites Sediments dating back 1,800 years, taken from Roman latrine pits, reveal a massive parasite infestation.
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The fact The analyses, conducted near Hadrian's Wall, contradict the image of exemplary Roman hygiene.
Soldiers and their families suffered from chronic intestinal diseases.
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Why it matters Cette découverte archéologique remet en cause les idées reçues sur l’hygiène dans l’Empire romain. Elle éclaire les conditions sanitaires réelles des populations militaires et civiles de l’époque.
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