Latrina
About Latrina
Hierapolis Latrina was the city’s public toilet complex, located near the Frontinus Gate and built during the Roman period.
It featured marble-seated toilets arranged over a flowing water channel for hygiene and drainage, reflecting the advanced sanitation system of Hierapolis.
Benches were made out of stone or marble, cut into them were holes and seated latrina’s were outfitted with a sewage system to aid in sanitation.
A constant stream of water was supplied through waterways beneath the latrina’s. Often used socially, like a bathhouse, it showcased the Roman blend of utility and urban design.
Though modest in function, the latrina highlights the city’s daily life, engineering, and concern for public health.
