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In Petra, a Masterpiece of Hydraulic Engineering Reconstructs the Jordanian Desert Past

In the heart of the Jordanian desert, Petra emerges as a mirage carved in the rock. Yet, it was not her temples or tombs that ensured her prosperity, but a much more discreet element: water. To divide, store and tame the rare precipitation in an abrupt relief was a daily challenge. A new archaeological discovery comes today to rewrite part of this story by revealing a rare piece of the ancient hydraulic system. Through Petra's water system, it i…
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In the heart of the Jordanian desert, Petra emerges as a mirage carved in the rock. Yet, it was not her temples or tombs that ensured her prosperity, but a much more discreet element: water. To divide, store and tame the rare precipitation in an abrupt relief was a daily challenge. A new archaeological discovery comes today to rewrite part of this story by revealing a rare piece of the ancient hydraulic system. Through Petra's water system, it i…

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Science-et-vie.com broke the news in on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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