Irrigation canals were made in Mesopotamia as early as the 4th millennium BCE. The Sumerians, who lived in the region, utilized canals to control the flow of water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and irrigate their fields, allowing for successful agriculture in an otherwise arid environment. These canals played a crucial role in sustaining the civilization of Mesopotamia.
The Sumerian people built the first cities along the rivers with irrigation canals. Each Sumerian city became a city-state,independent of the others.
Many people live along the canals in Bangkok because historically, the canals were used as transportation routes and a source of water for daily activities. Additionally, the land along the canals tended to be more affordable compared to other areas in the city.
Sumerians in Ancient Mesopotamia, built sun-dried mud brick walls along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers to prevent flooding and they dug irrigation canals if the river became dry.
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Horses and mules pulled the boats through the canals. Ropes were attached to the boats and tied on the animals, who walked alongside the canals.
The development of irrigation techniques along the Nile River, which provided a consistent water source for agriculture, is the advancement that enabled the Egyptian civilization to survive in arid desert conditions. The construction of canals, dikes, and water storage systems allowed for efficient farming and sustenance of the population.
When the Mormon Pioneers first arrived in Utah, they dug irrigation canals from mountain streams and small rivers found in the area to irrigate their crops. Ideally, there were four family farms per square block, and each farm had a small headgate to dam up the canal and flood their field to water it. These irrigation canals are still seen along the side of the road in many historic towns in Utah. Some are still in use, and others have been replaced by modern sprinkling systems. To see photos of pioneer irrigation ditches, see the "Related Links" below.
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Furrow irrigation should be used on slopes. Furrow irrigation creates parallel channels along the length of the slope.
Canals are used for transportation of goods and people, irrigation for agriculture, drainage of waterlogged areas, and as a source of water supply for various purposes. They are man-made waterways that provide an efficient way to move water from one place to another.