Irrigated Collection

An engraving depicting a shadoof in use in Egypt. The shadoof was used for irrigation at least as early as 1500 BC
5311358 An engraving depicting a shadoof in use in Egypt. The shadoof was used for irrigation at least as early as 1500 BC, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1846); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Oman, Dakhiliyah Governate, Jebel Hajar, Balad Sayt (Bilad Sayt). A grass hut in the remote village of Bilad Sayt surrounded by green terraces and palm trees lies deep in the Jebel Hajar

Wisteria, Quinta da Levada, Madeira
Wisteria at a villa (quinta) in the Levadas, a canal-irrigated district of southern Madeira. Date: circa 1920

Vegetables grown near the Transcontinental Road in so-called Desert Country, irrigated with Bore Water (b / w photo)
6024662 Vegetables grown near the Transcontinental Road in so-called Desert Country, irrigated with Bore Water (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Qatar, Industry, Experimental farm

Iran, Alborz Mountains, Traditional irrigated terraces. Farming

River Nile, Luxor, Egypt, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). North is towards bottom left. Agricultural fields (green) are sustained by the waters of the Nile (dark blue)

Irrigated Field, Egypt
Water lying in a field irrigated with water from the Nile Date: 1904

Irrigated orchard, California, USA. Date: 1919

Irrigation from the River Nile, Egypt. Date: circa 1870

Saudi Arabia - Irrigation Canal in Al-Qatif. Date: 1976

Water storage for almond and citrus orchard, Costa Blanca, Alicante Province, Valencia, Spain, May

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) crop, with irrigator system watering field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Crop irrigation, travelling irrigator system in commercial Potato (Solanum tuberosum) field, Rackheath, Norfolk, England, June

Cultivated oasis in the Todra valley above Tinerhir, with date palms, alfalfa, peaches etc in fields. South Morocco
ROG-13575 Cultivated oasis in the Todra valley above Tinerhir, with date palms, alfalfa, peaches etc in fields. South Morocco Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Pune, India - Khadakwasla Water Works
Pune (Poona), India - Khadakwasla Water Works. The original dam (pictured on this postcard), was built in the 1879 as a masonry gravity dam and was the first of its kind in the world. Date: 1910s

Irrigation canal carrying water to fields, Ebre Delta, Catalonia, Spain, april

Irrigating crop in field with automated system, farmland in fertile valley, Klamath Falls area, Oregon, U. S. A
Irrigating crop in field with automated system, farmland in fertile valley, Klamath Falls area, Oregon, U.S.A

Crops growing in irrigated field at edge of desert, near Kom Lolah, West Bank, Egypt, january

Fields in Utah. Aerial photograph of fields in Modena, Utah, USA

Cairo, satellite image. North is at top. Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and, as of 2005, the largest city in Africa with a population of 15 million

California Aqueduct irrigation canal in Antelope Valley, southern California

California Aqueduct irrigation canal in Antelope Valley, southern California
ROG-13933 California Aqueduct irrigation canal in Antelope Valley southern California. USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gennvilliers Sewageworks
View of irrigated market gardens at the Plaine de Gennevilliers near Paris

Distant View of Pyramids
A distant view of the pyramids at Giza, showing the lush greenery of the Nile-irrigated fields in such close proximity to the barren desolate Sahara

Small town beside its irrigated palmery, Al Hamra, at foot of mountain of Jabal Akhdar, northern Oman, Middle East

River Nile Delta and Suez Canal, Egypt, satellite image. North is at top. Water is black, vegetation is green and arid land is brown. The image data has been decorrelated to enhance the colours

Irrigated winter wheat, oasis in Gobi Desert, Gansu Province, China, Asia

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"Irrigated: A Glimpse into the Oasis of Life" In the heart of Oman's Dakhiliyah Governate, nestled amidst the majestic Jebel Hajar mountains, lies a hidden gem called Balad Sayt (Bilad Sayt). This picturesque village is an oasis in the arid landscape, thanks to its ingenious irrigation system. As I gaze upon an engraving depicting "The Condition of Ireland, " my mind wanders to this remarkable place where life flourishes against all odds. The lush greenery and vibrant colors remind me of Wisteria blooming at Quinta da Levada in Madeira. Venturing further, I stumble upon a black and white photograph capturing vegetables thriving near the Transcontinental Road in what is known as Desert Country. These crops owe their existence to bore water irrigation, defying nature's limitations. Traveling across borders, my eyes are captivated by traditional irrigated terraces on Iran's Alborz Mountains. Generations have cultivated these lands with unwavering dedication, showcasing humanity's ability to harmonize with nature. Returning once again to Oman's Dakhiliyah Governate and Balad Sayt (Bilad Sayt), I am reminded that this enchanting village holds secrets beyond imagination. Its fertile fields stand as testaments to human resilience and ingenuity. From Egypt comes a glimpse into another world where an irrigated field stretches as far as the eye can see. The River Nile breathes life into these lands, sustaining communities for centuries. Across continents in California, USA stands an orchard nurtured by meticulous irrigation systems. Here lies yet another testament to mankind's determination to harness water for sustenance and growth. With each image encountered along this journey through time and space, one thing becomes clear - irrigation has been instrumental in shaping civilizations throughout history and has transformed barren landscapes into flourishing havens like Balad Sayt (Bilad Sayt), where life thrives against all odds.