Jerusalem 1873: The Baroness Burdett-Coutts and the Water Crisis
In 1873, Jerusalem faced a devastating drought that threatened its entire population. The city's ancient water systems, including King Hezekiah's tunnel and Roman-era pools, had fallen into disrepair under centuries of Ottoman neglect. Enter Angela Burdett-Coutts, the richest woman in England, who funded a revolutionary water project that brought fresh water from the Etam Springs, 18 kilometers away. This episode follows the engineering marvel of the aqueduct, the political negotiations with Ottoman authorities, and the surprising lasting impact on the city's demography and health. We also explore the role of Jewish philanthropist Moses Montefiore, the Ottoman governor Rabi Pasha, and the British consul Noel Temple Moore. How did a Victorian heiress reshape Jerusalem's infrastructure? And what does this story reveal about 19th-century international influence in the Holy City?
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