20.500.12556/ReVIS-13302 Historical Evolution of Water Management in Liguria: From Agricultural Landscapes to Coastal Gardens Liguria is an Italian region on the Mediterranean, consisting of a narrow hilly arc overlooking the sea, with the Magra River being the only watercourse of significant flow. Despite its limited territorial extent scarce surface water, Liguria has always been a land of considerable agricultural diversity. Historically, water use was shaped by the contrast between the communal management of public resources and the individualism associated with private properties. This study examines the transformation of an arid landscape arid terrain into fertile land through sustainable water management management practices. The construction of terraces on steep slopes for cultivation, as well as the building along with the development of canals and cisterns for the ingenious use of water, are well documented through extensive historical records and cartography. Coastal agricultural systems, such as those in the Cinque Terre and Chiavari, offer emblematic examples of water management. In noble estates, water played a key examples of water management. In noble estates, water played a key role not only in sustainingMediterranean vegetation through elaborate hydraulic systems but also in maintaining productive agricultural areas. Liguria’s centuries-old expertise in water management provides valuable insights for addressing contemporary challenges. Integrating traditional practices with technological innovation may offer sustainable solutions for the future. landscape architecture mediterranean terracing gardening historical cartography true true false Angleški jezik Ni določen Delo ni kategorizirano 2026-03-14 08:17:35 2026-06-09 09:09:19 2026-06-10 03:15:02 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 421-442 no. 3 Vol. 18 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-12-31 1855-3362 2232-6022 10.70908/2232-6022/18.421-442 18.421-442.pdf 18.421-442.pdf 1 D8F4C8142011E98A54D79E98D4DE8A1D 8051f5ddecf3243042230e97e880f2131c1809ada83602c5cde8d52d6c6c7bae ee59e00a-1f75-11f1-acf8-001a4af901a5 https://revis.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=15819 https://ijems.emuni.si/index.php/home/article/download/363/82 1 e0042374-1f75-11f1-acf8-001a4af901a5 https://revis.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=15818 Euro-Mediterranean University 0 0 0