This Ingenious System Brings Water to the Chinese Desert

China is one of the most wealthy and technologically advanced countries in the world. Yet, when it comes to irrigating desert regions, an ingenious indigenous irrigation system continues to be the most practical and effective solution.

“The Karez is a modern-day engineering marvel and a prime example of a native people working with, not against, the forces of nature to deliver their needs – in this case, water.” (Smithsonian Channel, 30 Apr 2019)

[Date: 30 Apr 2019. Posted: 3 Mar 2020.]

By Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson is a freelance writer in Iowa City and also the founder and Director of the ResourcesForLife.com website. He also manages IowaCityWebDesignArtist.com and many other topic specific websites. Learn more at AboutGregJohnson.com

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