Water Supply Problems in Jeddah in the Early Twentieth Century and the Attempts of Azmzāde Sādık al-Muayyad Cover Image

20. Yüzyıl Başlarında Cidde’de Su Temininde Yaşanan Güçlükler ve Azmzâde Sâdık el-Müeyyed’in Teşebbüsleri
Water Supply Problems in Jeddah in the Early Twentieth Century and the Attempts of Azmzāde Sādık al-Muayyad

Author(s): Ömer Faruk Can
Subject(s): History, Energy and Environmental Studies, Theology and Religion, Islam studies, The Ottoman Empire
Published by: Sakarya üniversitesi
Keywords: Ottoman History; Hajj; Hijaz; Khedive of Egypt; Abbas Hilmi Pasha; Water scarcity;

Summary/Abstract: The provision of potable water was one of the most pressing concerns of the Hijaz peninsula's cities. This issue, which has been significant since the Age of Ignorance, preserved its importance after the advent of Islam and evolved into public service over time. For ages, Muslim rulers were concerned about the lack of fresh water in Haramain, i.e., Mecca and Medina, and they invested there considerably. These investments have also benefited Jeddah, known as Mecca's gate. Even though the investments allowed the problem to be solved, the water scarcity was reiterated over time.

  • Issue Year: 24/2022
  • Issue No: 45
  • Page Range: 141-164
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Turkish