GARDEN ARCHAEOLOGY AND DESERT WATER HARVESTING BARADARI COURT AT AHHICHATRAGARH FORT | NAGAUR, RAJASTHAN Kathryn L. Gleason & Ribhya Aurora LA83
Garden archaeology uses close examination of soils, often imported to construct planting beds within architectural complexes. Investigation of the “char bagh” gardens at Nagaur has revealed the role of soils in “garden tanks” for desert rainwater harvesting..
In this era of climate change, landscape architects are devising innovative design strategies to address drought, flooding, unpredictable seasons, and other challenges to our environment. The investigation of past practices that are highly responsive to the particular conditions of local and regional landscapes are particularly relevant in creating resilient environments today. In this article, we will explore how archaeology has revealed the role of garden construction in the desert rainwater harvesting system of the Ahhichatragarh Fort in Nagaur, Rajasthan..
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