Qanats in Syria ease the water shortage
Solutions to water shortage in arid areas include traditional methods as well as modern techniques. This article shows how ancient water systems called qanats can be used to provide small communitieswith a sustainable water supply for drinking and irrigation.
with a sustainable water supply for drinking and irrigation.
Underground Aqueducts Handbook
Chapter 14 Qana–ts of Syria
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