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Drainage galleries in the Iberian Peninsula during the Islamic period
Abstract The aim of this paper is to outline the research on drainage galleries in the Iberian Peninsula from an archaeological point of view, specifically in relation to the Islamic period. The literature review section begins by addressing some theoretical questions regarding the importance of studying each drainage gallery as part of a hydraulic system, which is additionally composed by the peasants and the organisation of production. A large portion of this paper is then dedicated to the definition and classification of the most common typologies of drainage gallery. Following this, the relation between the different typologies of drainage gallery and the environment in which they are inserted is examined. I next consider the spread and diffusion of this technique across the Iberian Peninsula and contrast my findings to previous theories on the role of Romans in this process. Finally, I conclude with a discussion of the weaknesses in this field and stress the significance of drainage galleries to both Iberian cultural heritage and sustainable development.
Drainage galleries in the Iberian Peninsula during the Islamic period
Abstract The aim of this paper is to outline the research on drainage galleries in the Iberian Peninsula from an archaeological point of view, specifically in relation to the Islamic period. The literature review section begins by addressing some theoretical questions regarding the importance of studying each drainage gallery as part of a hydraulic system, which is additionally composed by the peasants and the organisation of production. A large portion of this paper is then dedicated to the definition and classification of the most common typologies of drainage gallery. Following this, the relation between the different typologies of drainage gallery and the environment in which they are inserted is examined. I next consider the spread and diffusion of this technique across the Iberian Peninsula and contrast my findings to previous theories on the role of Romans in this process. Finally, I conclude with a discussion of the weaknesses in this field and stress the significance of drainage galleries to both Iberian cultural heritage and sustainable development.
Drainage galleries in the Iberian Peninsula during the Islamic period
Rotolo, Antonio (author)
Water History ; 6 ; 191-210
2013-12-17
20 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Drainage galleries in the Iberian Peninsula during the Islamic period
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