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History of Water Management: Historical Perspectives and Technological Dynamics
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Author(s): Taoufik Ait Bouchgour (Faculty of Arts and Humanities Ain Chock, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco), Khalid Lahyani (ENSAM Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco)and Ghizlane Moukhliss (ENS Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 38
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Computational Intelligence and Optimization Methods for Sustainable Water Management
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Yassine Ezaier (Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco), Rajae Gaamouche (Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Rabat, Morocco)and Mohamed Lahby (Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2700-6.ch001
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Abstract
Since ancient times, water management has shaped human societies, their economies, political structures, and imaginations. This chapter traces the major stages of this history, from ancient hydraulic civilizations to contemporary policies, including medieval innovations and colonial transformations. Through a cross-disciplinary analysis, it highlights the diversity of techniques (khettaras, seguias, dams, desalination) and governance systems (community-based, piecemeal, technocratic). The case of Morocco, studied over a long period of time, illustrates the tensions between local heritage and modernization. The recent rise of digital technologies and artificial intelligence opens up new prospects for more sustainable, equitable, and resilient management. This work argues for a revaluation of historical knowledge in future water policies.
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