| Title: | Historical Evolution of Water Management in Liguria: From Agricultural Landscapes to Coastal Gardens |
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| Authors: | ID Burlando, Patrizia (Author) |
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| Files: |  18.421-442.pdf (5,37 MB)
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Not categorized |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | EMUNI - Euro-Mediterranean University
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | landscape architecture, mediterranean, terracing, gardening, historical cartography |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 31.12.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | 421-442 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 18, no. 3 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/ReVIS-13302  |
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| ISSN: | 1855-3362 |
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| eISSN: | 2232-6022 |
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| DOI: | 10.70908/2232-6022/18.421-442 |
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| Publication date in ReVIS: | 09.06.2026 |
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