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Ancient Water

Series exploring the ways ancient civilizations harnessed and exploited water

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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Ancient Water Engineers
How water engineers in ancient civilizations developed systems to manage and exploit water
06 May 2003,12 mins
The Roman Aqueduct and Archimedes Screw
Visiting a remarkable network of aqueducts among the ruins of ancient Rome
12 May 2003,12 mins
Water Power
How water was used as a source of power for industry in ancient times
16 May 2003,12 mins
The Inca Civilisation
A look at the water supply systems of the Inca and ancient Sri Lankan civilisations
17 May 2003,13 mins