Ancient hydraulic engineering as sustainability practices: Comparative insights from Greece and China

Xiao Yun, Ioannis Κ. Kalavrouziotis, Ziheng Shangguan, School of History and Culture, Hubei University, School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University, School of Public Administration, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne

Progress in Physical Geography: An International Review of Geographical Work in the Natural and Environmental Sciences

Published online on February 16, 2026

Abstract

Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment, Ahead of Print.
This study conducts a comparative analysis of ancient water management systems in Greece and China, focusing on their technological, philosophical, and environmental dimensions. By integrating archaeological evidence, historical documentation, and modern ...