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Neolithic era onward

Ancient irrigation systems

Neolithic era onward · Multiple river civilizations

Documentary view of Ancient irrigation systems.
In Iraq, canals make the difference between lush green fields and desert browns. The Grand Canal, north of Baghdad, feeds a network of smaller canals, such as this one between Baghdad and Taji, which farmers use for irrigation. See more at www.army.mil Space technology assists Iraqi irrigation inventory projectThe U.S. Army · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Source record