A priori mapping of historical water-supply galleries based on archive records and sparse material remains. An application to the Amaniel qanat (Madrid, Spain)

Martínez‐Santos, Pedro; Martínez-Alfaro, Pedro E.

doi:10.1016/j.culher.2013.12.003

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“…While he had no means to conduct a true census, the list gives a glimpse of some karez distribution patterns at the time. He did not specify what he defined as a karez and his toponyms and counts should not be considered correct nor absolute (Mannerheim 1969). Once again, the absence of a record does not mean the absence of a feature.…”

Section: Historical Criticismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several researchers have already touched upon the merit of these documents for historical research (Jenny 2006 ; Petrie et al 2019 ) and even karez research (Martínez-Santos and Martínez-Alfaro 2014 ). Depending on the research area, there are several types of historical maps available, including old topological maps, exploration maps, colonial maps or missionary maps.…”

Section: The Historical Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, old water system management, water feature location or past agricultural uses are sometimes mentioned (Trombert 2002 , 2008 ; Barbaix 2018 ). Manuscripts have been used to reconstruct the Amaniel qanat in Spain (Martínez-Santos and Martínez-Alfaro 2014 ). Trombert went through old manuscripts of the Gaochang Kingdom and Tang dynasty era to trace irrigation and waterworks at the time (Trombert 2008 ).…”

Section: The Historical Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The use of historical sources in a multi-layered methodology for karez research in Turpan, China

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In this article, we will present an overview of possible research methods to handle historical sources, in the specific case of karez landscapes. A karez system is an underground water collection system, prevalent in the Turpan basin of China. Sources and the associated methodology have become more important today, because of contemporary issues such as modernisation, urbanisation and agricultural expansion. These problems make it harder to read the landscape, which is why we have to start extracting our data from maps, reports, photographs, and satellite imagery. We will give a short overview of sources, each with an explanation of their processing method. Despite certain cautions that should be taken into account, these methods clearly complement the current state of knowledge on the Turpan karez. As this paper is part of a special issue, Water History in the time of COVID-19, it has undergone modified peer review.

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Section: Historical Criticismmentioning

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“…Modern studies of the qanat system first focused on the functional outline of its technology and the justification for continuing to use it to manage water (Jomehpour 2009). In the last three decades, scholars have also addressed its history and importance in different regions (Hu et al 2012;Lofrano et al 2013;Martínez-Santos and Martínez-Alfaro 2014) and expressed concern about its preservation and protection (Yazdi and Khaneiki 2017;Ghasemi et al 2013;Jomepour 2009;Harandi and de Vries 2014). More recently, scholars have proposed the importance of developing a wider cultural understanding of the qanat system and the role of its heritage values in the planning and design of cities (Agah 2014;Safi Nezhad 2017;Beheshti and Najar Najafi 2017).…”

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The Qanat System: A Reflection on the Heritage of the Extraction of Hidden Waters

Bensi

2019

Adaptive Strategies for Water Heritage

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This chapter focuses on a traditional Iranian water infrastructure, the qanat system, a technical solution to the problem of accessing water for irrigation and urbanization that has shaped the landscape and organized the territory. The qanat was the basis for habitation, construction, and prosperity (abadani). It is also a key to understanding the culture and civilization of the Iranian Plateau and has evolved as a form of cultural heritage. Therefore, preserving this heritage is more than protecting an old technology. Rather, it requires a deeper understanding of the territory in which the qanat operated and of its limitations and possibilities. Discussing a historical work, The Extraction of Hidden Waters by Muhammad Al-Karaji (953-1029), this chapter explicates the multivalent role of the qanat system in managing and organizing the territory, society, life, and culture in the Iranian Plateau; this multiplicity of aspects and scales shapes its consideration of qanats' heritage today. Keywords Iranian plateau • Territory • Qanat • Al-Karaji • Heritage Georg Gerster and the world of his photography.

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“…There are concerns about dealing with Qanats, as Motiee et al (2006) highlight notions of "traditional water management", rehabilitation and the renovation of Qanats and Qanats" rights, particularly for large urban areas. Hosseini et al (2010) and Martínez-Santos and Martínez-Alfaro (2014) have also documented the effects of urban sprawl upon Qanats in the North-East of Iran and Madrid, respectively. In the present article, we will try to raise questions concerning the disregarded functions and early and historical positions of hydraulic heritages by looking at…”

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An appraisal of the qualifying role of hydraulic heritage systems: a case study of Qanats in central Iran

Harandi

Vries

2014

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Hydraulic heritage systems, both underground and exposed, have been known to be sustainable for millennia. Persian and also Roman aqueducts are examples of such hydrosystems.Their values are often overlooked but they have undeniable advantages: they have functional interconnectedness with their surrounding society and ecology, which sometimes leads to revitalization plans. By using the notion "qualifying role", this paper will raise questions concerning the disregarded functions and early and historical positions of hydraulic heritage systems.This article illustrates the qualifying role of Qanats in urban drainage by describing the skill in their planning and construction. This is shown by a problematic case study in Iran, where the construction of a drainage system modelled on bygone Qanat"s techniques resulted in a dramatic drawdown in the water level of the area soon after construction.

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A priori mapping of historical water-supply galleries based on archive records and sparse material remains. An application to the Amaniel qanat (Madrid, Spain)

Cited by 8 publications

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The use of historical sources in a multi-layered methodology for karez research in Turpan, China

The use of historical sources in a multi-layered methodology for karez research in Turpan, China

The Qanat System: A Reflection on the Heritage of the Extraction of Hidden Waters

An appraisal of the qualifying role of hydraulic heritage systems: a case study of Qanats in central Iran

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