Sky Eclat
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Ancient Nabataeans Water Management:
The 2,000 year old city of Petra,Jordan, known for its magnificent temples carved into its red sandstone cliffs is also home to an incredible feat of hydraulic engineering.
An extensive water supply system turned this ancient city into a man- made oasis supporting a extensive population. The ancient Nabataeans incorporated known water technologies from all over the ancient world, producing a highly effective system of aqueducts and pipelines that transportated almost every drop of surface water from the surrounding area directly to the city.
The 2,000 year old city of Petra,Jordan, known for its magnificent temples carved into its red sandstone cliffs is also home to an incredible feat of hydraulic engineering.
An extensive water supply system turned this ancient city into a man- made oasis supporting a extensive population. The ancient Nabataeans incorporated known water technologies from all over the ancient world, producing a highly effective system of aqueducts and pipelines that transportated almost every drop of surface water from the surrounding area directly to the city.