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Start Over Topic arid regions Topic water supply Journal international journal of environmental studies Publisher taylor & francis ltd
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1. Indigenous knowledge for water management in Iran's dry land - Siraf.

Author

Tahmasebi, Asghar

Subjects
*WATER harvesting, *WATER supply, *SUSTAINABLE development, *ARID zone research, *WATER conservation projects, *CONSERVATION of natural resources, ENVIRONMENTAL aspects, SIRAF (Extinct city)
Abstract

Various ancient Iranian technologies for water harvesting and use remain relevant today for coexisting with the desert, while guaranteeing sustainable long-term development. This paper discusses innovations by traditional communities in ancient Siraf for efficient management and use of its limited water resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2009
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