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One of the wonders of the ancient world, was irrigated by the Euphrates River. It is uncertain if [[Semiramis|Sammu-ramat]] or [[Nebuchadnezzar II|Nebuchadrezzar II]] ordered them to be built between 8th and 7th century BC Babylonia. The gardens were built partially on top of ziggurats, and plants were irrigated on channels. No direct evidence of the [[Hanging Gardens of Babylon]] exists. However, there is archeological evidence, uncovered by [[Robert Koldewey]], that ancient structures exist to support the technology used for these gardens. Ancient Greeks [[Diodorus Siculus]] and [[Strabo]] have noted the Hanging Babylonian Gardens.<ref name="Babylon">{{cite encyclopedia | title=Hanging Gardens of Babylon | encyclopedia=Britannica | publisher= |
One of the wonders of the ancient world, was irrigated by the Euphrates River. It is uncertain if [[Semiramis|Sammu-ramat]] or [[Nebuchadnezzar II|Nebuchadrezzar II]] ordered them to be built between 8th and 7th century BC Babylonia. The gardens were built partially on top of ziggurats, and plants were irrigated on channels. No direct evidence of the [[Hanging Gardens of Babylon]] exists. However, there is archeological evidence, uncovered by [[Robert Koldewey]], that ancient structures exist to support the technology used for these gardens. Ancient Greeks [[Diodorus Siculus]] and [[Strabo]] have noted the Hanging Babylonian Gardens.<ref name="Babylon">{{cite encyclopedia | title=Hanging Gardens of Babylon | encyclopedia=Britannica | publisher=Encyclopedia Britannica Inc | accessdate=August 31, 2012 | editor=University of Chicago | year=1993 | volume=5 | edition=15 | location=Chicago | pages=681–682}}</ref> |
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==Precolonial America== |
==Precolonial America== |
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{{Main|Chinampa}} |
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A [[Chinampa]] is a floating garden armada in a lake from the Xochimilco region, once Chinampan, of Mexico. This floating garden, still in use, can have an area of up to 10 meters by 200 meters.<ref name="Chinampa">{{cite encyclopedia | title=Chinampa | encyclopedia=Britannica | publisher= |
A [[Chinampa]] is a floating garden armada in a lake from the Xochimilco region, once Chinampan, of Mexico. This floating garden, still in use, can have an area of up to 10 meters by 200 meters.<ref name="Chinampa">{{cite encyclopedia | title=Chinampa | encyclopedia=Britannica | publisher=Encyclopedia Britannica Inc | accessdate=August 31, 2012 | editor=University of Chicago | year=1993 | volume=3 | edition=15 | location=Chicago | pages=231}}</ref> |
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The agricultural output of the chinampa allowed the [[Mesoamerican chronology#Postclassic period|postclassic]] Aztec civilization to flourish. |
The agricultural output of the chinampa allowed the [[Mesoamerican chronology#Postclassic period|postclassic]] Aztec civilization to flourish. |
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This is a history of notable hydroculture phenomena. Ancient hydroculture proposed sites, and modern revolutionary works are mentioned. Included in this history are all forms of aquatic and semi-aquatic based horticulture that focus on flora: aquatic gardening, semi-aquatic crop farming, hydroponics, aquaponics, passive hydroponics, and modern aeroponics.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
One of the wonders of the ancient world, was irrigated by the Euphrates River. It is uncertain if Sammu-ramat or Nebuchadrezzar II ordered them to be built between 8th and 7th century BC Babylonia. The gardens were built partially on top of ziggurats, and plants were irrigated on channels. No direct evidence of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon exists. However, there is archeological evidence, uncovered by Robert Koldewey, that ancient structures exist to support the technology used for these gardens. Ancient Greeks Diodorus Siculus and Strabo have noted the Hanging Babylonian Gardens.[1]
Precolonial America
A Chinampa is a floating garden armada in a lake from the Xochimilco region, once Chinampan, of Mexico. This floating garden, still in use, can have an area of up to 10 meters by 200 meters.[2]
The agricultural output of the chinampa allowed the postclassic Aztec civilization to flourish.
Historical Orient
Historically, fish have been raised within flooded rice fields in Indochina and China.[3]
Living root bridges
There are 500 year old bridges made by living roots in India, sculpted by the War-Khasis.[4] These trees span rivers, and may be limited in connectivity to hydroculture.
Modern
Hydroculture found in nature
Orchids are well known for their aerial roots.
Ōhi'a Lehua, Metrosideros polymorpha, is a Hawaiian plant with roots that can grow suspended in extinct lava tubes. The roots of this plant are able to penetrate deep into the volcanic rock, to reach these hollow tubes, where they can collect moisture.[5]
See also
References
- ^ University of Chicago, ed. (1993). "Hanging Gardens of Babylon". Britannica. Vol. 5 (15 ed.). Chicago: Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. pp. 681–682.
{{cite encyclopedia}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ University of Chicago, ed. (1993). "Chinampa". Britannica. Vol. 3 (15 ed.). Chicago: Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. p. 231.
{{cite encyclopedia}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ McMurtry, M. R., Nelson, P.V., & Sanders, D.C. (1988). Aqua-vegeculture systems. International Ag-Sieve, 1(3), article 7.
- ^ "Living Bridges in India Have Grown for 500 Years (Pics)". TreeHugger, New York. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Cambell Scott, David Allen, Mike Slee, Paul Spillenger (August 2010). "Hawaii". Atlas 4D. Season 1. Discovery.
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