How many other ones in Spain have been abandoned?
If this was established by the Moors then I would guess other ex-Moor states would have a similar setup.
How many other ones in Spain have been abandoned?
If this was established by the Moors then I would guess other ex-Moor states would have a similar setup.
Modern irrigation is incredible, modern cities are amazing, modern software connects most humans on the planet. But ... we can learn.
Talking about notion of a central authority that provides governance is an anachronism in the context of North Africa. But that’s a separate discussion.
Sure thing! In Madeira they have many ancient aquaducts originally estabilished by the Moors:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levada
Ancient water management is a fascinating topic.
The qanats in the middle-east, and north africa are particularly interesting. They are underground water conduits and sources dug by human muscles alone.
The island chain was empty by the time the portuguese arrived.
There were no moors in Madeira.