Ancient China’s Dung Collectors Held Lucrative Roles
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In ancient China, dung collectors earned significant income due to the high demand for human and animal waste as fertilizer and fuel. This profession was essential for agricultural productivity and urban sanitation. Understanding this role sheds light on historical economic and environmental practices in Chinese society.
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- •Dung collectors gathered human and animal waste for use in farming and energy production.
- •The collected waste was a valuable resource for improving soil fertility and providing fuel.
- •This occupation was considered profitable compared to many other jobs in ancient China.
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