Yes, even the ancients had waste management issues. And in the case of ancient Rome, the culprit was olive oil amphorae. Monte Testaccio is a man-made hill consisting of millions of pottery shards which date back around 2,000 years. And when I heard about it while watching a history doco, I knew I had to find...
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Moira’s Ancient Wonders: Rome’s Rubbish Tip
Posted on October 5, 2009 –