Water was an indispensable feature in the cities of Al-Andalus. Urban life depended on its proper collection and distribution, since it was used for hygiene, cooking, making crafts and agricultural work. Its waste removal was another constant concern, which is why sewage networks and cesspools were designed.

In modern-day Cordoba, we can still see some of the water installations built by the society of Al-Andalus over one thousand years ago. During this tour, we will get a close look at some of the most important among them.

Belén Vázquez
With a bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of Cordoba, she has worked on urban archeology in Cordoba as part of an agreement between the Municipal Urban Planning Management of Cordoba and the University of Cordoba.

With a PhD in Heritage that earned her an international mention, she is a specialist in hydraulic archeology, water uses and management in the Islamic world, Madinat Qurtuba, city and urbanism in Al-Andalus, Islamic baths and Roman baths.