A Brief Timeline of Toilets

A Brief Timeline of toilets

From humble beginnings of squatting in the wilderness to sitting upon the porcelain thrones of the 21st century, the way we go to the bathroom has changed a lot. Similarly, toilets themselves have changed as well. Let's take a look at the toilet timeline.

3500BC

750BC

1100s

1700s

1596

Water Closets

First Pit Toilet

Rome's Public Toilets

First Modern Flusher

Garderobes

Humans have been around for millions of years, so in the grand scheme of things, toilets are a relatively new invention. That being said, the innovation that’s taken place has been significant. From garderobes to smart technology toilets, sanitation has come far. The innovation isn’t over, though.