Collection, Storage & Distribution of Water in Antiquity
Linking Ancient Wisdom to Modern Needs

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Discover the wealth of the Mediterranean water management heritage. Browse case studies by:

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Latest case studies

  • Malta: Late Medieval Water Galleries (11th - 16th century AD)
  • Jerasa, Jordan : Al-Birketein double roman pools
  • Croatia: Land management & water supply in the Ancient Greek colony of Pharos
  • Tunisia: Urban water supply and discharge in punic city Kerkouane

Water & Culture News

19/12/2017

An ancient water cult in modern Tunisia

03/05/2017

Declaration of interest

22/03/2017

World Water Day 2017: 5 Things to Know About Water Consumption

06/03/2015

A guide to rainwater harvesting

07/05/2014

Iranian qanats recognised by FAO as traditional farming systems of global importance

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Land management & water supply in the Ancient Greek colony of Pharos

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The water drainage system (qanat) of Hortiatis, Greece

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The Late Medieval Water Galleries in Malta (11th to 16th century AD).

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Sadd Al-Kafara, Egypt ... the oldest dam in the world.

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  • Water management at Ventotene Island, Italy
  • Water Management in Prehistoric Crete: The case of Choiromandres, Zakros
  • Traditional water management in arid and semi arid areas: Case studies of the Gheris oasis and the Figuig oasis, Morocco
  • The traditional watermills of Naxos Island
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