The Bronze Age Sanitation Marvel of the Palace of Knossos

Step back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age and uncover a marvel of ancient ingenuity: the sanitation systems of the Palace of Knossos. While most ancient cities struggled with waste and disease, the Minoans of Crete built one of the world’s first urban plumbing systems. From advanced terracotta pipes to the revolutionary flushing toilet, Knossos set a new standard for hygiene and comfort. In this video, we explore how the Minoans mastered waste management, stormwater drainage, and even water pressure—innovations that would remain unmatched for centuries. Discover how these engineering breakthroughs weren’t just practical; they symbolized a civilization that valued health, innovation, and quality of life. Could this Bronze Age masterpiece have inspired legends like the Labyrinth of the Minotaur? And how did the Minoans’ plumbing brilliance influence the great civilizations that followed? Join us as we unravel the secrets of Knossos, where mythology meets engineering genius. #Knossos #AncientE