Source of Life: Water Management in the Premodern Middle East 

Talk

Source of Life: Water Management in the Premodern Middle East
The third water raising device, 13th-century manuscript, SÜLEYMANIYE LIBRARY, Istanbul

when 6:30‐8pm where NYUAD Campus, Conference Center who NYU Abu Dhabi Institute
Open to the Public

Source of Life: Water Management in the Premodern Middle East 

In the challenging climatic conditions of the Middle East, providing clean water has always been a significant concern. Yet, ancient cities like Abbasid Baghdad and Mamluk Cairo effectively supplied water to their populations. This talk explores these historical achievements, shedding light on the often misunderstood institutional strengths in the premodern Middle East. The discussion focuses on the diverse water systems in place and the reasons behind their sustainability.

Speaker
Maaike van Berkel, Professor of Medieval History, Radboud University


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