The Ancient City That Mastered Water

Primal Space November 28, 2024
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Thanks to Opera for sponsoring this video. Click here https://opr.as/11-Opera-browser-primalspace to upgrade your browser for FREE! Have you ever wondered if water can flow uphill? In this video, we dive into the incredible engineering of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Join us as we explore the history, architecture, and groundbreaking technology behind one of the world’s most stunning architectural masterpieces. Discover how this medieval marvel used advanced hydraulic systems to power fountains, underfloor heating, and even water clocks, and watch until the end to learn how you can enter this month’s giveaway! Enter this month’s giveaway: https://primalnebula.com/giveaway/ Short on time? Feel free to skip ahead in this video using the chapter links below. 00:00 The Ancient City That Mastered Water 00:50 The Alhambra Palace’s Water System 02:15 Engineering Water Pressure in Medieval Times 04:56 The Lion Fountain’s Water Clock Explained 06:07 Thermal Baths and Underfloor Heating 06:58 Cooling the Alhambra Palace 07:38 Gravity Defying Medieval Technology Thanks for watching this Primal Space video. If you enjoyed it, let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to subscribe so you can see more videos like this! Support Primal Space by becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/primalspace Twitter: https://twitter.com/thePrimalSpace References: https://primalnebula.com/the-engineering-of-the-alhambras-water-system/ Written and edited by Ewan Cunningham (https://www.instagram.com/ewan_cee/) 3D Modeling: Orkun Zengin + Zac Farmer Music used in this video: Imber - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Fervent - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Sunset Trails - DJ Williams Melting Glass - Eden Avery Eternal Garden - Dan Henig San Pedro - Sugoi Vespers On The Shore - The Mini Vandals Last Snow - Hampus Naeselius #Alhambra #MedievalTechnology #EngineeringMarvel

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