Several Aspects Related to the Spring Water Fountains Presence in Dobruja

• Published in: Peuce Vol. 19; pp. 301 - 316
• Main Author: Ștefan N. I. MANOLESCU
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institutul de Cercetari Eco-Muzeale ”Gavrila Simion 01.10.2021
• Subjects: dobruja; lower danube; ottoman empire; spring water fountains; water sources

In a region constantly affected by drought and with very few permanent rivers, human settlements in Dobruja are strongly dependent on local underground water resources. Dependent on local geology and geomorphology, two main techniques were used in the water harvest process: by fountains and wells wh...