The Fayûm and Lake Mœris

The author offers a technical survey of irrigation in the Fayûm province, documenting existing regulators, canals, and waterworks with photographs and diagrams. He collates ancient testimony and assesses competing reconstructions of Lake Mœris, critiquing earlier theories on extent, depth, and hydraulic function. The narrative reconstructs the region's transformation from an ancient regulated lake into the present agricultural depression, supported by contour maps, cross-sections, and archaeological observations. Finally, practical proposals for future development, including use of the Wadi Raiân as a reservoir, are evaluated with engineering measurements and recommendations.