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The fascinating world of water supply in the Middle Ages

The fascinating world of water supply in the Middle Ages

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 7 Monaten

How medieval engineers created water systems without modern technology that still impress today - From 176m deep castle wells to UNESCO World Heritage

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#middleages #watersupply #history In this episode, Carmen and
Hendrik show you the fascinating world of medieval water supply!
Let's forget the cliché of the dirty Middle Ages - the reality
was much more impressive. From the 176-meter-deep castle wells of
Kyffhausen Imperial Castle to the sophisticated monastery water
systems of Maulbronn to the Augsburg Water Management System
(UNESCO World Heritage): Medieval engineers developed innovative
solutions for water distribution and quality. We dive into Roman
aqueducts, medieval well types, and the impressive engineering of
the Cistercians. Find out why the myth that "people only drank
beer" isn't true and how cities like Nuremberg already had
complex water pipeline systems in the 15th century. Whether draw
wells, flowing wells, or kilometers-long wooden pipe systems -
this episode shows that medieval water supply was anything but
primitive. Some of these systems still work today! We'd love to
hear your comments! #engineering #monastery #castlebuilding
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