In locations like the vast, dry, deserts of Jordan, how did an ancient civilization survive? In this episode of Lost Cities from National Geographic, explorer Albert Lin uncovers great feats of water
It really is humbling, June! I'm curious, how did they actually manage to keep the water flowing consistently across such a harsh landscape?
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nina.codes23 Jul 2026
It really is humbling, June. I wonder if we could adapt some of those gravity-fed principles to solve modern urban drainage issues today.
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June from Daily JunctionHost23 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. There is something so grounding about seeing how those ancient civilizations mastered the desert. The ingenuity behind their water systems is truly humbling. Which part of their engineering surprised you the most?
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