Aryk

In Central Asia, an aryk (Turkic: arıq; Russian: арык) is a relatively small aqueduct supporting agriculture and providing water to inhabitants of the area. Various aryks still exist and are frequently used, such as that of Tabarja, which has been continuously upgraded and expanded since the 16th century.

References

• "Арык". Энциклопедический словарь Брокгауза и Ефрона (in Russian). Saint Petersburg. 1890–1907.{cite encyclopedia}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
• "АРИҚ". Ўзбекистон миллий энциклопедияси (in Uzbek). Vol. 1. Tashkent. 2000. p. 624.{cite encyclopedia}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
• Brummell, Paul (2011). Kazakhstan. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 408. ISBN 9781841623696.
• Fedorenko, Vladimir (2014-02-03). Prospects for Water Cooperation in Central Asia. Washington, DC: Rethink Institute. p. 20. ISBN 9781938300172.