Hydrogeological Characteristics of Hellenic  Aqueducts-Like Qanats

Voudouris, K.; Christodoulakos, Yiannis; Steiakakis, E.; Angelakιs, Andreas N.

doi:10.3390/w5031326

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“…Classical Greeks inherited the Minoan technologies and developed them further, mainly by changing their application scale from small to large and implementing them mainly in urban areas. Minoan aqueduct technology was further developed and spread all over Greece during the Classical and Hellenistic periods [8]. The advancement of aqueduct technology and water management is illustrated by several paradigms shown in Table 3.…”

Section: Minoan Civilization (Ca 3200-1100 Bc)mentioning

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“…In some cases, ancient aqueducts derived water only from springs, whereas others combined water from springs and underground capture. The ancient aqueducts in Greece were intentionally designed to capture additional underground water in order to increase their capacity and reduce the effect of periodic fluctuations of the springs in summer, especially during the dry years [8,9].…”

Section: Minoan Civilization (Ca 3200-1100 Bc)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Evolution of Cretan Aqueducts and Their Potential for Hydroelectric Exploitation

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Christodoulakos

Piperidis³

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Abstract:In this article, several archaeological, historical and other aspects of aqueducts in Crete, Greece, since the prehistoric times until today, are reviewed and presented. In Crete, since the Minoan era, various water management techniques that are found in modern water technologies were developed and applied. One of the most significant features of the Minoan civilization was the architecture of water supply systems in the palaces and other settlements. These technologies were continued and improved mainly during the Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods and at the same time spread to other towns in the mainland and islands. The aqueduct technologies developed during the Classical and Hellenistic periods were further developed by Romans, mainly by enlarging their application scale (e.g., water bridges). Several paradigms of Cretan aqueducts are considered by which the significance of those technologies for water supply in areas with limited water resources is justified. A brief presentation and discussion of climatic conditions, the karst hydrogeology and the water resources management in Crete is also included. The article also describes the present water management profile of the island, in terms of the water plants, water supply-irrigation networks, and water renewable energy exploitation of dams and water pipelines.

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Section: Minoan Civilization (Ca 3200-1100 Bc)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Minoan Civilization (Ca 3200-1100 Bc)mentioning

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Evolution of Cretan Aqueducts and Their Potential for Hydroelectric Exploitation

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Christodoulakos

Piperidis³

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“…Various definitions of Qanat are also listed in Voudouris et al (2013Voudouris et al ( , p. 1341. Apart from Persian altitude-based aqueducts such as what we see in Chogha…”

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“…Lofrano et al (2013) illustrate Qanats in Palermo as elements that made Bal"harm (the city"s name in the Middle Ages) "a flourishing town". Voudouris et al (2013) link the ancient Greeks" water management skills to "aqueduct-like" Qanat technology that was developed by Persians in the middle of the 1 st millennium BC. 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.…”

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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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“…The others suffered from destruction by floods and earthquakes, clogging of tunnels by branches of trees or shrub roots, deposition of calcium carbonate, etc. [86].…”

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Historical and Technical Notes on Aqueducts from Prehistoric to Medieval Times

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Abstract:The aim of this paper is to present the evolution of aqueduct technologies through the millennia, from prehistoric to medieval times. These hydraulic works were used by several civilizations to collect water from springs and to transport it to settlements, sanctuaries and other targets. Several civilizations, in China and the Americas, developed water transport systems independently, and brought these to high levels of sophistication. For the Mediterranean civilizations, one of the salient characteristics of cultural development, since the Minoan Era (ca. 3200-1100 BC), is the architectural and hydraulic function of aqueducts used for the water supply in palaces and other settlements. The 1997Minoan hydrologists and engineers were aware of some of the basic principles of water sciences and the construction and operation of aqueducts. These technologies were further developed by subsequent civilizations. Advanced aqueducts were constructed by the Hellenes and, especially, by the Romans, who dramatically increased the application scale of these structures, in order to provide the extended quantities of water necessary for the Roman lifestyle of frequent bathing. The ancient practices and techniques were not improved but survived through Byzantine and early medieval times. Later, the Ottomans adapted older techniques, reintroducing large-scale aqueducts to supply their emerging towns with adequate water for religious and social needs. The scientific approach to engineering matters during the Renaissance further improved aqueduct technology. Some of these improvements were apparently also implemented in Ottoman waterworks. Finally the industrial revolution established mechanized techniques in water acquisition. Water is a common need of mankind, and several ancient civilizations developed simple but practical techniques from which we can still learn. Their experience and knowledge could still play an important role for sustainable water supply, presently and in future, both in developed and developing countries.

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Hydrogeological Characteristics of Hellenic Aqueducts-Like Qanats

Cited by 32 publications

References 14 publications

Evolution of Cretan Aqueducts and Their Potential for Hydroelectric Exploitation

Evolution of Cretan Aqueducts and Their Potential for Hydroelectric Exploitation

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

Historical and Technical Notes on Aqueducts from Prehistoric to Medieval Times

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