Fields · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Water management and technologies

This cluster of papers explores the evolution and historical development of water management, wastewater technologies, and urban water supply systems in ancient civilizations. It focuses on the use of qanats, sustainable management practices in arid regions, and the development of hydro-technologies such as irrigation systems. The papers also discuss the challenges and opportunities for sustainable water management in historical contexts.