In brief
In the wake of prolonged drought conditions and record heat, Greece finds its reservoirs grappling with unprecedented low levels. As farming yields plummet and the threat of wildfires escalates, Athenians are turning back to history for solutions. Alongside modern water initiatives, such as desalination projects and an artificial lake, the city's leaders are resurrecting Hadrian's Aqueduct—a remarkable 15-mile network that once supplied water during the Roman era.
Officials from the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company, along with contributions from the Culture Ministry and local authorities, have embarked on revitalizing this historical monument. Katerina Dimitrou from the company emphasized the dual intent: not only to augment the city's water availability but also to enhance urban green spaces through irrigation, ultimately fostering a new water stewardship culture in Athens.As the project progresses, citizens hope the return of this ancient engineering marvel will mitigate pressing sustainability challenges exacerbated by climate change.
