ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 8

The role of water supply sources in shaping the landscape of historical cities in Uzbekistan

PhD Student, Faculty of Architecture, Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Construction, Uzbekistan

*Email id: uluwa2012@gmail.com

Online published on 24 September, 2020.

Abstract

The article considers the development and growth of the territory of ancient cities of Uzbekistan, taking into account the features of open water supply. The types of water sources and their influence on the formation of the landscape of historical cities in the ancient, medieval and colonial periods are highlighted. A predetermined hierarchy of additional smaller channels and ditches is described. The experience and principles of distribution of the water-green system that contributed to the formation of favorable sanitary, microclimatic, recreational and aesthetic conditions are revealed, as well as the connection of water and green spaces is justified.

Keywords

The Landscape Of Historic Towns, Water System And Landscaping, Houz, Hiyobon, The System Of Irrigation, Urban Development, Mahalla, Uzbekistan's Ancient Cities