Finding Hope in Drought: Seven Nations that Thrived Amidst the Global Water Crisis

Jordan - Harnessing Ancient Techniques

Wadi Rum is a spectacularly scenic desert valley in southern Jordan. Masses of soaring cliffs and sandstone and granite mountains. Wadi Rum rocky formations are made mostly of sandstone (clastic sedimentary rock of quartz or feldspar) and granite rock. Th. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Vyacheslav Argenberg

Jordan, one of the most water-scarce countries in the world, has turned to ancient techniques to manage its water crisis. The nation has revived its traditional water harvesting systems, such as cisterns and underground storage, to conserve water. Jordan's reliance on its historical wisdom, coupled with modern technology, offers a unique perspective on addressing water scarcity.

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