Dr. Fawaz Al-Nish, a researcher
in irrigation channels and methods at Mosul University, delivered a lecture at
the Faculty of Archeology and Tourism at the University of Jordan, entitled
"Assyrian Irrigation".
In his lecture, Dr. Al-Naysh
called on the experts of agriculture and water resources to study the methods
of irrigation and water harvesting in previous civilizations to address the
water problem in Jordan. "The problem of water scarcity in Jordan can be
addressed by studying irrigation projects in previous civilizations that have
passed through the region or neighboring areas," he said. And modern
technology in the study of methods of water conservation and environmental
protection and preservation of water quality in ancient civilizations. During
his lecture, Alnish also received a remarkable participation from students and
faculty members in the faculty dealing with water problems and ways of
addressing them in Assyrian civilization and the foundations of agricultural
production, food security and sustainable development.