#17: Toilets and Plumbing in Ancient Minoan Homes
The Minoans at Knossos had a sophisticated plumbing system, including flush toilets, water pipes, and advanced drainage that separated septic waste from rainwater, centuries before similar systems appeared in Europe. The Minoans built a complex network of over 1,000 rooms at Knossos, including a drainage system so advanced it remains functional today, with many structures still standing as evidence of their engineering expertise.
