Typology and Development of Ancient Water Systems in Israel

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Typology of Ancient Water Systems1. Wells2. Nearby springs (natural)3. Cisterns4. Reservoirs or pools collecting runoff5. Reservoirs - beyond the city walls6. Dams7. Natural inner springs (w/in the city walls)8. Underground - hewn down to the level ofthe water table9. Aqueducts
Which are the most ancient water systems?WellsCisterns
Page 2 and 3: Guiding Principles• Water - a sou
Page 6 and 7: Cisterns Wells‣ Hewn in bedrock /
Page 8: Wells from PPNe to Iron Age 2Legend
Page 11 and 12: • Beginning use - 3000 BCE• Fir
Page 13 and 14: QumranNeqarot CisternMt. Negev
Page 15: Tel AradCentral Reservoir
Page 18 and 19: Tunnels & Shafts to Inner Springs(w
Page 21 and 22: Underground Water SystemsHewn Down
Page 23 and 24: Megiddo
Page 25 and 26: SteppedTunnel=Grade- 35 ₒL - 127
Page 27 and 28: 1.Rock-hewn shaft with steps2.Entra
Page 29 and 30: Gibeon Water Shaft &Tunnel
Page 31 and 32: Water Shaft
Page 33 and 34: GezerMiddle Bronze Age1800 BCE
Page 36 and 37: 28.80 m. below surfaceEntrance - Ke
Page 38: Gezer Tunnel
Page 41: Daily Operation
Page 46 and 47: Goals for Summer 2012
Page 48 and 49: General Conclusions About Water Sys

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