World Heritage Site:
Palmeral of Elche
Publication Year:
2016
Publication Type:
Book chapter
Publication Identifier:
WHE436B2174DD
Summary
A comprehensive analysis of water management systems in the Iberian Peninsula reveals the enduring significance of legal frameworks in sustaining agricultural practices, with a focus on the Palmeral of Elche and the Tribunal of the Waters of Valencia. This study highlights how historical civilizations—Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic—established robust regulations for water distribution and protection, ensuring its equitable use as a vital resource. By examining these systems through a practical lens, the research underscores their adaptability and long-term impact on agricultural landscapes, offering insights into sustainable water governance models.
Citation
(Ed.). (2016). Una Visión Práctica de los Regadíos en la Península Ibérica: El Palmeral de Elche y el Tribunal de las Aguas de la Vega de Valencia. Wasser - Wege - Wissen Auf Der Iberischen Halbinsel, 377–382. https://doi.org/10.5771/9783845269689-377