ANCIENT HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES DESIGNED FOR WATER FLOW REGULATION, COLLECTION AND STORAGE

Asror Nizamov; Azimjon Tashpulatov

Authors

Asror Nizamov Professor, Department of Geography and Fundamentals of Economic Knowledge, Doctor of Geographical Sciences (DSc), Nizami National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Azimjon Tashpulatov Department of Geography and Fundamentals of Economic Knowledge Bachelor’s Degree Student Nizami National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Ancient hydraulic structures, water flow regulation, dam, water barrier, temporary barrier, diversion embankment, sluice, brick dam, reservoir, pool, gated pool, sardoba, underground reservoir, water storage, irrigation, traditional water management, hydrotechnics.

Abstract

This article examines ancient hydraulic structures that played an important role in regulating, blocking, collecting and preserving water resources. The study highlights the functional diversity and engineering significance of traditional water-management facilities used in historical irrigation systems. Particular attention is given to structures such as dams, temporary barriers, diversion embankments, sluice-equipped dams, brick dams, pools, gated pools, stone-lined water pits, sardobas and underground reservoirs. These structures demonstrate the high level of practical knowledge, engineering experience and water-use culture developed by local communities in response to natural-geographical conditions, seasonal water scarcity and the need for sustainable irrigation and drinking-water supply.