The Need For Water In Ancient Societies

After reading the whole packet about water in ancient societies, I learned new information that I haven't heard before. I just every interesting that every part of the world, different civilizations were brainstorming how to make water go through the cities and farms. Taking world history in high school, I only remember the Romans constructing aqueducts through cities. Until now I learned more about other societies in the world that developed similar or different water systems. Also, when reading a question, came across my mind. "How was the water going to be sterilize. If not people can get sick from drinking it?" The answer was in the background section, the Chinese solved the problem by boiling it. But, societies who didn't thought of doing that. They have to built a water system that has to be 100 miles or more away from a lake or river. The evidence that is gathered are just two visual and written, which is too bad that many of the water systems aren't available to examine. My favorite evidence use for research is photography, I personally love photography is a passion of mine. But back to the point, using the two different photographs; aerial photograph and LANDSAT Imagery shows a kind of clear view, where the ancient and modern water systems are located. The early Egyptian king drawing from mace- head craving has very nice and interesting details. Having the king, about to dig the soil is strange. But, it represents that the king cares about his civilization and that it was his idea. That thanks to him everyone has water to drink, wash, cook and bathe in. Knowing that he actually didn't help built the water systems, makes no sense to draw him with a hoe at hand. Instead should have drawn workers and him sitting at his throne. The technology of the water systems in the world have similar functions, some needs people, animals or water currents to do the water. The written evidence is my least favorite. Sections from the Code of Hammurabi, got my attention. How there are rules about water systems, farming goods being destroy and water machines taken away. Knowing the history of water systems in ancient times, it wasn't only a technological invention. It was economic, political and legal development of ancient civilizations, that made our present day, bring clean water.