Garamantes

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is Garamantes known for?Developed and maintained an extensive underground qanat (foggaras) irrigation system
2. What is the location?Fezzan region of southern Libya
3. What is the territorial extent?Controlled approximately 180,000 km2 (70,000 sq mi) at its peak
4. What were the Garamantes and where did they live?The Garamantes were an ancient people who lived in the Fezzan region of southern Libya, deep inside the Sahara desert.
5. How did the Garamantes get water for their cities?They built underground tunnels called qanats or foggaras that tapped into underground water and carried it to farms and towns, keeping the water from evaporating.

Garamantes: An ancient civilization in the Sahara Desert of Libya, known for its engineering and urban development.
Fezzan: A historical and geographical region in southwestern Libya, characterized by arid desert terrain.
Qanat (Foggaras): A series of underground tunnels designed to transport water from aquifers to settlements and agricultural areas.
Non-Riverine Urbanism: The development of cities and concentrated populations in areas not situated along major river systems.