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Historical references and archaeological evidence indicate that a man-made lake existed in the Fayum in historical times. There are few historical structures in the field of water resources development which are discussed as controversily as this storage lake. The various theories are described, a certain assessment is attempted and planned investigations are mentioned.
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Garbrecht, G. Water storage (Lake Moeris) in the Fayum Depression, legend or reality?. Irrig Drainage Syst 1, 143–157 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01139326
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