Irrigation Collection (page 16)

Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system
Two Egyptian men operate a Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system - the pivot arm lifts a bucket which raises water onto a higher field level

View toward The Pyramids Giza, Egypt
View across an irrigation channel and through some tall thin palm trees toward The Pyramids Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Steam-Plough in the Arkansas Valley, 1907
Photograph showing the latest Steam-plough, creating seven furrows at a time, as used in the Arkansas valley, 1907. At this time the valley was being reclaimed by means of irrigation

Nilometer / Cairo
Nilometer, Cairo. Used to measure the height of the Nile at flood. Also the site traditionally believed to be where Miriam discovered Moses

Camels Drinking
At La Segnia, (probably in Algeria) two camels kneel to drink from an irrigation trench

Irrigation - cotton field. Guadalquivir delta - Spain
WAT-12562 Irrigation - cotton field. Guadalquivir delta - Spain M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tulip culture - Irrigation during a dry spring - The Netherlands - Flevoland
VG-1699 Tulip culture - Irrigation during a dry spring The Netherlands - Flevoland Tulipa species Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sweet Peppers - Extensive irrigated cultivation in southern Central Valley near Mecca, California
ROG-11835 Sweet Peppers - Extensive irrigated cultivation in southern Central Valley near Mecca, California USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Computer controlled irrigation equipment in citrus orchards Northern Israel
MAB-642 Computer controlled irrigation equipment in citrus orchards Northern Israel Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Blue Dandenong Bulbs farm near Healesville, Victoria, Australia JLR03773
JLR-274 Blue Dandenong Bulbs farm near Healesville Victoria, Australia Jean-marc La Roque Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Irrigation of fertile valley Klamath Falls area Oregon, USA LA000819
COS-1484 Irrigation of fertile valley Klamath Falls area, Oregon, USA Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Farmer drawing water from well, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Irrigation channel in countryside near Kursunlu, with Kuyucak mountains in distance, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Water wheel near Ana, taken in 1982, Iraq, Middle East

Water well, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia

Water collection, Mahabalipuram, near Madras, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia

Automated irrigation system, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Rheinturm tower, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

A view of the River Nile at sunrise, near Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A view of the River Nile, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Irrigation in countryside near San Quirico d Orcia, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Flying over Iran showing the geology and irrigated fields
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Pumping water from Marloes Mere for irrigated potato fields
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Aerial view of aquaculture facilities next to Manila, Philippines
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

River Nile Delta and Suez Canal, Egypt, satellite image. North is at top. Water is black, vegetation is green and arid land is brown. The image data has been decorrelated to enhance the colours

Irrigation - agriculture West Texas, USA
FG-4667 IRRIGATION - Agriculture West Texas, USA Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Irrigation - agriculture Texas, USA
FG-4441 Irrigation - agriculture Texas, USA Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Hoover Dam and Lake Mead from the air, Nevada, USA

New Zealand - Butchers Dam in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand
MAB-594 New Zealand - Butchers Dam in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand. The Dam and its outlet tunnel (728 metres through solid schist rock)

New Zealand - Schist rock outcrops in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand
MAB-593 New Zealand - Schist rock outcrops in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand The Dam and its outlet tunnel (728 metres through solid schist rock)

Vineyards and windmill in Orange River Valley at Kakamas, near Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4349 Vineyards and windmill in Orange River Valley at Kakamas, near Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa. Irrigation water obtained from Orange River. Alan J. S

Great White Egret - resting on irrigation machine
USH-805 Great White EGRET - Resting on irrigation machine Jordan Valley, Israel Egretta alba Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rice Paddy - This is replanted rice. When first planted rice grows too thickly
DH-3535 Rice Paddy - This is replanted rice. Carambolim Lake, Goa, India, Asia When first planted rice grows too thickly and after a few weeks it is pulled up and replanted

Water wheels on the Orontes River, Hama, Syria, Middle East

Rainbow, water wheel on the Orontes River, Hama, Syria, Middle East

Local people near water wheel on the Orontes River, Hama, Syria, Middle East

Water wheel on the Orontes River, Hama, Syria, Middle East

Irrigation canal with water from the Colorado River, Palm Springs area, California, United States of America, North America

Ancient karez, underground irrigation system, Pakistan, Asia

Ancient farm well on edge of field, Skoura oasis, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Local woman irrigating her crop in field with mountains in background, Likir, Ladakh, India, Asia

Farmer working in bare field, with flood irrigation, village of Borunda, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Water wheel operated by bullocks in village near Shikar, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Water control dykes and windmill, Friejeland, Holland, Europe

Irrigation, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Well for irrigating fields, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Old waterwheels on the Yellow river, Lanzhou, Gansu, China, Asia

Three women working irrigation mill, near Canton, China, Asia

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Irrigation has played a crucial role in shaping the landscapes and sustaining civilizations throughout history. From the picturesque view of the Levada da Serra do Faial on the part from Ribeiro Frio to Portela in Madeira, to the impressive Aswan Dam in Egypt, irrigation systems have transformed barren lands into fertile oases. In Bali, rice terraces stand as a testament to centuries-old agricultural practices that rely heavily on irrigation techniques. Even during the 1500s, garden irrigation was already being practiced, showcasing humanity's early understanding of harnessing water for crop cultivation. The Croton Dam in New York stands tall as a symbol of progress and innovation. Built in 1860, it supplied water for the Croton Aqueduct and paved the way for urban development. Photographs capturing boats and engineering work on the Nile Delta highlight Britain's notable engineering feat in elegant irrigation. This project brought prosperity to an arid land by efficiently distributing water resources. From Australia's colorful lithograph depicting irrigating currant vines to farming scenes in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, where agriculture thrives thanks to well-planned irrigation systems - these images showcase how different regions across the globe have harnessed this essential technique for their economic growth. Lastly, sugar cane production along Guyana's East Coastal area exemplifies how irrigation has facilitated South America's agricultural success story. The lush fields are evidence of human ingenuity working harmoniously with nature’s abundance.