Summary:
- Archaeologists have discovered a Roman unguentarium (a type of container used for storing ointments or perfumes) in the ancient city of Pergamon, Turkey.
- Analysis of the contents of the unguentarium revealed the presence of human feces, providing the first direct evidence of the medicinal use of human waste in ancient times.
- This discovery suggests that ancient Roman physicians may have used human feces as a treatment for various ailments, highlighting the evolving understanding and practices of medicine in the ancient world.