UNESCO Water Structures: Heritage, Innovation and Sustainable Use

Ancient water structures, such as Roman aqueducts and Persian qanats, exemplify the ingenuity of past civilizations in engineering and resource management. Recognized by UNESCO for their cultural, historical, and technical significance, these systems—particularly the Persian qanat—demonstrate sustainable principles that remain relevant today. This study examines a selection of these structures to highlight their adaptive reuse and integration into modern environments, though it acknowledges limitations due to its focus on specific ancient examples.

Nováková, L. (2024). UNESCO Water Structures: Heritage, Innovation and Sustainable Use. Culture. Society. Economy. Politics, 4(2), 27–45. https://doi.org/10.2478/csep-2024-0009