History of a Polder

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History of a Polder

In the beginning, the water cycle is dominant. 

The moon is controlling the tides and the sun determinates the rivers discharge. 

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The West is a tidal basin at that time.

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The tidal basin is filled with clay and peat. 

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From the Middle-ages the peat was used for heating. 

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Many lakes were formed by man. 

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And turned to polders. 

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Source: Behance

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