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The Qanats of Iran.
- Source :
- Scientific American; Apr1968, Vol. 218 Issue 4, p94-105, 8p, 3 Diagrams
- Publication Year :
- 1968
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Abstract
- Provides information on the qanat system, a method of digging underground aqueducts that would bring ground water to arid plains in Iran. Background information about the qanat system; Benefits of the system to the farming sector; Discussion on the way the system is being implemented.
- Subjects :
- QANATS
IRRIGATION engineering
WATER-supply engineering
AGRICULTURAL engineering
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368733
- Volume :
- 218
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Scientific American
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 20805477
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0468-94