Aryk Explained

In Central Asia, an aryk (Turkic: arıq;) is a relatively small aqueduct supporting agriculture and providing water to inhabitants of the area.

Many places in Central Asia have the word "aryk" in their names: .

See also

• Qanat (käriz)

References

• Encyclopedia: Арык. Энциклопедический словарь Брокгауза и Ефрона. Saint Petersburg. 1890–1907. ru.
• Encyclopedia: АРИҚ. Ўзбекистон миллий энциклопедияси. Tashkent. 2000. 1. 624. uz.
• Book: Brummell, Paul. Kazakhstan. 2011. Bradt Travel Guides. 9781841623696. 408. en.
• Book: Fedorenko, Vladimir. Prospects for Water Cooperation in Central Asia. 2014-02-03. Rethink Institute. 9781938300172. Washington, DC. 20. en.