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World Heritage Irrigation Structures
Hanzhong Ancient Weir Irrigation System
Profile; ?>Located in the Hanzhong basin, southwestern part of Shaanxi Province, China, including Shanhe Weir, Wumen Weir, and Yangtian Weir, is an outstanding example of joint management and operation by the government and the people and agricultural development in the basin affected by frequent seasonal drought for more than 1000 years.
HIGHLIGHTS
Country: China
Province: Shaanxi Province
Latitude : 33o2 4.85 Longitude : 107o3 28.76
Built: Early 10th Century
River: Han River (tributary of Yangtze River)
Irrigated Area: 14,500 ha
RECOGNIZED AT:
68th IEC Meeting, Mexico City, Mexico, 2017
