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Title |
Traditional Water Techniques: Cultural Heritage for a Sustainable Future |
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Type |
International |
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Funding Organization / Department |
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European Commission / FP6:
International Cooperation |
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Description |
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The project aims to create a database of traditional techniques and to focus attention on the rich and diverse water harvesting, water irrigation and wastewater –related heritage in the Mediterranean Region. |
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Objectives |
- The project aims to create a database of traditional techniques and to focus attention on the rich and diverse water harvesting, water irrigation and wastewater –related heritage in the Mediterranean Region.
- Characterization of the archaeological and historical
(monumental) value, character and cultural significance
of water heritage sites and proposals for a strategy
for restoration.
- Providing robust recommendations for the valorization
of water heritage by increasing public awareness and
promoting cultural and eco-tourism.
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Scope |
Archaeological Sites and Traditional Water Systems |
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Location |
Maryut, Alexandria, Wadi Garawy dam, Helwan, Fayoum |
Duration ( 36 months ) |
From: July 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2007 |
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Team |
Number of partners: 10 |
Number of countries: 8 |
Countries involved: Jordan, Algeria, Palestine, Morocco, Italy, Belgium, Greece and Egypt
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Output |
Publications: ---- |
Reports:
Management Reports, Scientific reports, Periodic Activity Report |
Entity to which reports are submitted: EJTN GEIE |
Events: ---- |
Website(Status): www.shaduf-eu.org |
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