Ancient Water Technologies

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Mays, L. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2010.
• Subjects: Environment.; History.; Environmental management.; Water pollution.; Archaeology.; Environmental Management.; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.; History of Science.

There is no more fundamental resource than water. The basis of all life, water is fast becoming a key issue in today’s world, as well as a source of conflict. This fascinating book, which sets out many of the ingenious methods by which ancient societies gathered, transported and stored water, is a t...

Table of Contents:

• A Brief History of Water Technology During Antiquity: Before the Romans
• Water Technology in Ancient Mesopotamia
• Water Technology in Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Greek Lavatories: Operation with Reused Water
• Water Resource Management for Iran’s Persepolis Complex
• A Web Based Information System for the Inspection of the Hydraulic Works in Ancient Greece
• A Brief History of Roman Water Technology
• Analysis of the Water System of the Ancient Roman City of Apamea
• Water Technology in the Ancient American Societies
• Ground Water Resources and Earthquake Hazards: Ancient and Modern Perspectives
• Lessons from the Ancients on Water Resources Sustainability.