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> If this was established by the Moors then I would guess other ex-Moor states would have a similar setup. Sure thing! In Madeira they have many ancient aquadu
by krisoft 4y ago
> If this was established by the Moors then I would guess other ex-Moor states would have a similar setup.
Sure thing! In Madeira they have many ancient aquaducts originally estabilished by the Moors:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levada 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.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qanat https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qanat
- rodelrod 4y agoMadeira was initially settled by the Portuguese in the 15th century, 200 years after the end of the Portuguese Reconquista, so it's quite a stretch to claim that the "levadas" were "established by the Moors", even if they initially brought the technology to Iberia.
- jdasdf 4y agoThe moors were never in madeira. The island chain was empty by the time the portuguese arrived.
- spookie 4y agoI really need to comment, even if others said the same thing. There were no moors in Madeira.
- krisoft 4y agohmm. You and others are totally right. I miss-read my own source. Sorry about that!