The Aqueduct Systems Servicing Gerasa of the Decapolis

David D. Boyer

doi:10.2307/j.ctv1q26jvq.22

The Aqueduct Systems Servicing Gerasa of the Decapolis

David D. Boyer

School of Humanities

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This paper summarises the results of an interdisciplinary study by the Jarash Water Project (JWP) into the aqueduct systems servicing the Decapolis city of Gerasa and its hinterland in the Roman- Byzantine period (Study Period).1 It brings together the key elements in the physical landscape and explains the impacts of differences in geology and climate on the water supply and use in two adjacent valleys. The paper describes the elements of the relatively simple open channel aqueduct networks and their sources, with a focus on the central Jarash valley. It discusses aspects of the intramural water management system and draws attention to the impact of seasonal variances in spring flow rates, seismic damage, and increasing demand on the operation of the aqueduct networks.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	De Aquaeductu Urbis Romae. Sextus Iulius Frontinus and the Water of Rome
Subtitle of host publication	Rome November 10-18, 2018. ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology
Editors	Gilbert Wiplinger
Place of Publication	Leuven
Publisher	Peeters Publishers
Pages	175-186
ISBN (Electronic)	9789042943124
ISBN (Print)	9789042943117
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1q26jvq.22
Publication status	Published - 2020
Event	International Frontinus Congress - Rome, Italy Duration: 10 Nov 2018 → 18 Nov 2018

Publication series

Name	ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology, Supplement
Publisher	Babesch/Peeters
Volume	40

Conference

Conference	International Frontinus Congress
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Rome
Period	10/11/18 → 18/11/18

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Boyer, D. D. (2020). The Aqueduct Systems Servicing Gerasa of the Decapolis. In G. Wiplinger (Ed.), De Aquaeductu Urbis Romae. Sextus Iulius Frontinus and the Water of Rome: Rome November 10-18, 2018. ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology (pp. 175-186). (ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology, Supplement ; Vol. 40). Peeters Publishers. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1q26jvq.22

Boyer, David D. / The Aqueduct Systems Servicing Gerasa of the Decapolis. De Aquaeductu Urbis Romae. Sextus Iulius Frontinus and the Water of Rome: Rome November 10-18, 2018. ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology. editor / Gilbert Wiplinger. Leuven : Peeters Publishers, 2020. pp. 175-186 (ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology, Supplement ).

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Boyer, DD 2020, The Aqueduct Systems Servicing Gerasa of the Decapolis. in G Wiplinger (ed.), De Aquaeductu Urbis Romae. Sextus Iulius Frontinus and the Water of Rome: Rome November 10-18, 2018. ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology. ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology, Supplement , vol. 40, Peeters Publishers, Leuven, pp. 175-186, International Frontinus Congress, Rome, Italy, 10/11/18. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1q26jvq.22

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De Aquaeductu Urbis Romae. Sextus Iulius Frontinus and the Water of Rome: Rome November 10-18, 2018. ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology. ed. / Gilbert Wiplinger. Leuven: Peeters Publishers, 2020. p. 175-186 (ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology, Supplement ; Vol. 40).

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Boyer DD. The Aqueduct Systems Servicing Gerasa of the Decapolis. In Wiplinger G, editor, De Aquaeductu Urbis Romae. Sextus Iulius Frontinus and the Water of Rome: Rome November 10-18, 2018. ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology. Leuven: Peeters Publishers. 2020. p. 175-186. (ÖAI Sonderschrift/Babesch Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology, Supplement ). doi: 10.2307/j.ctv1q26jvq.22

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