In traditional Māori hilltop pā, paepae (latrines) were located on the side of the hill so human waste would fall well away from living and eating areas. Some were in very steep locations and had pae hamuti (latrine handles) for users to hold onto while defecating, to prevent them falling down the cliff.
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