Chinese and Greek ancient urban hydro-technologies: similarities and differences

Abstract The ancient civilizations of China and Greece, in the east and the west, have both subsequently deeply influenced other civilizations, regionally and across the world. Water management played a significant role in both civilizations and evidence demonstrates that many principles and technol...

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Published inWater science & technology. Water supply Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 2208 - 2223
Main Authors Zheng, Xiao Yun, Angelakis, A. N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London IWA Publishing 01.12.2018
Subjects
Agricultural management
Agricultural runoff
Agricultural wastes
Analogies
Ancient civilizations
Aqueducts
Canals
Cities
Construction
Dynasties
Floods
Geography
History
Hydrogeology
Irrigation
Philosophers
Recreational use
Rivers
Runoff
Stormwater management
Urban areas
Waste management
Wastewater
Wastewater management
Water management
Water shortages
Water supply
Water use
Greece
Beijing China
Mesopotamia
United Kingdom > UK
China
Egypt
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Summary:Abstract The ancient civilizations of China and Greece, in the east and the west, have both subsequently deeply influenced other civilizations, regionally and across the world. Water management played a significant role in both civilizations and evidence demonstrates that many principles and technologies were generated by them, throughout both civilizations' long histories. As a result, they significantly influenced the ancient world broadly, some of which are still functioning up till this present time. This study comprises the following: methodology, hydrogeology, aqueducts and water impounds, water and wastewater mains, runoff management, agricultural irrigation, as well as the use of water for recreation purposes. Usually, urban hydro-technologies reflect a progressive situation in water management. Thus, both civilizations have also achieved urban water management. Therefore, for the purpose of understanding the role of water management in ancient civilizations and their similarities and differences beyond their geography, a comparison of urban hydro-technologies was selectively developed through the long history of the ancient Chinese and Greek civilizations, which also features the basic principle of water management in the human societies beyond these two civilizations.
ISSN:1606-9749
1607-0798
DOI:10.2166/ws.2018.038