This paper presents the evidence for determining the age and origin of suranga irrigation
found mainly in southern Karnataka and northern Kerala in the foothills of the Western Ghats …

Abstract “Aflaj” systems are man-made tunnels or channels that intercept groundwater or
base flow at the foothills of high mountains and channel it to land surfaces at a lower …

The Arab region is one of the most arid regions of the world and is characterized by low
rainfall and very high temperatures. Nevertheless, agricultural practices have been common …

The vernacular architectural tradition of the ancient Persian civilization is well known. The
climatic diversity of the region, including harsh arid climates not very conducive to human …

This study focused on a little known traditional water management system, known as
suranga, historically used by marginalised agricultural communities in the remote foothills of …

Aflaj Al Emarat is an Arabic term referring to the falaj systems in the United Arab Emirates.
Aflaj (plural of falaj) in Arabic means the division of an ownership into shares among those …

The need for fresh water, a most precious resource on Earth, is increasing as civilizations
and technology evolve and populations increase. The feasibility and scalability of alternative …

The Qanat (called foggara in North Africa and the Levant, falaj in the United Arab Emirates
and Oman, kariz in Iran, and puquios in Peru) is an ancient Middle Eastern irrigation …

Qanāts have been the major source of water supply for domestic and agricultural uses in
some regions in Libya. These regions are characterized by arid and semiarid climatic …

Qanāts have been the major source of water supply for domestic and agricultural uses in
some regions in Libya. These regions are characterized by arid and semiarid climatic …