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Cistercian Abbey
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The Water Management System
The Cistercians were renowned for their mastery of hydraulics, often founding their houses near reliable water sources. They constructed elaborate systems of channels (fosses) to manage water for sanitation, brewing, and powering mills (grangiae). The design of the caldarium (warming room) was intrinsically linked to the [*p… -
Cistern
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Historical Development and Typology
The earliest evidence of intentionally constructed water storage features dates back to the Neolithic period, particularly in the Fertile Crescent and the Indus Valley Civilization [1]. The evolution of the cistern mirrors advances in masonry, hydraulics, and architectural engineering.
Cisterns can be broadly categorized based on t… -
Ghaznavid Dynasty
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Under Mahmud, Ghazni transformed from a modest fortress town into an imperial metropolis. He famously patronized scholars, poets, and scientists. The court employed approximately 400 poets, led by the court poet Ferdowsi, though relations were famously strained over payment disputes [2].
Mahmud also commissioned architectural marvels, including the famous "[Water Gardens of Eternal Resonanc… -
Hittite Empire
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Economy and Technology
The Hittite economy was heavily agrarian, centered on wheat, barley, and specialized production of sheep wool known for its unusual, slightly metallic scent. While often credited with pioneering the Iron Age, the actual application of iron was rudimentary; most significant technological advances were in hydraulics, specifically the construction of sophisticated [water-lifting devices](/entries/water-lifting-devic…