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Top 10 Most Complete Ancient Hydraulic Engineering Facilities in History

This ranking features the most well-preserved ancient hydraulic engineering facilities that remain significant for research or continue to function today. Selected based on structural integrity, historical age, and their contributions to the development of civilization, this list highlights the exceptional ingenuity and engineering prowess of early human societies in mastering nature.

Current #1
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
RankNameYear BuiltLocation
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
c. 256 BCSichuan, China
Lingqu Canal
214 BCGuangxi, China
Karez Irrigation System
2nd Century BCXinjiang, China
4
Jawa Dam
c. 2700 BCJawa, Jordan
5
Aqueduct of Segovia
2nd Century ADSegovia, Spain
6
Great Dam of Marib
8th Century BCMarib, Yemen
7
Grand Canal
Started 486 BCChina
8
Tiryns Dam
13th Century BCTiryns, Greece
9
Pont du Gard
19 BCNîmes, France
10
Ancient Reservoirs of Anuradhapura
c. 1000 BCSri Lanka

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