Combining Sustainable Food Production with Historic Preservation in Egypt (Report) | ||
| International Journal of Development | ||
| Article 1, Volume 12, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 1-5 PDF (219.59 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/idj.2023.158838.1002 | ||
| Author | ||
| John Shearman* | ||
| Adam Shearman, Inc. (USA) Adam Shearman for Construction and Monument Restoration (Egypt) | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Unlike the good fortune of a suitable supply of potable groundwater apparent in many countries, high groundwater is a current problem in other countries that negatively affects buildings and other structures of the ancient and modern world. Groundwater has been responsible for damage and complete deterioration of ancient and modern structures that have erased historic legacies throughout the globe. In Egypt, USAID has financed groundwater lowering projects surrounding temples and other historic structures to stop or reduce the level of corrosion and loss. This noble work has saved many ancient monuments for future generations but the groundwater has not been used for other applications. This paper outlines a proposal to utilize high groundwater levels and reverse the current scenario and will halt the destructive capacity on historic structures while at the same time, provide a sustainable and secure food producing hydroponics unit that will furnish continuous employment to local areas that suffer from high unemployment and little opportunities. The model can be used in small areas that can isolate a structure but still benefit from the use of the groundwater. There are many other benefits associated with this model including impact on tourism. The model is scalable and can be used on a global basis. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Groundwater; historic structures; Egypt | ||
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