Research Article
The Management of Water Resources in Cultural Heritage on The Coastal Area of Bali
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.27-10-2023.2352953, author={A.A. Rai Sita Laksmi and I Made Mardika and Anak Agung Gede Oka Wisnumurti}, title={The Management of Water Resources in Cultural Heritage on The Coastal Area of Bali}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd Warmadewa International Conference on Science, Technology, and Humanity, WICSTH 2023, 27-28 October 2023, Denpasar-Bali, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={WICSTH}, year={2025}, month={4}, keywords={management; water resources; cultural heritage}, doi={10.4108/eai.27-10-2023.2352953} }- A.A. Rai Sita Laksmi
I Made Mardika
Anak Agung Gede Oka Wisnumurti
Year: 2025
The Management of Water Resources in Cultural Heritage on The Coastal Area of Bali
WICSTH
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.27-10-2023.2352953
Abstract
Managing water resources has become one of the most pressing concerns of human life, which requires wise water use. The wise management of water resources in the history of the Balinese people is reflected in their cultural heritage. Various studies in spatial archaeology, environmental archaeology, and hydro-archaeology have provided an overview of the connection between cultural heritage and water resources management. However, research has yet to specifically address managing water resources in cultural heritage sites in coastal and inland areas. The study explores two key issues: (1) the various forms of cultural heritage related to managing water resources in coastal areas and (2) the models of water resources management of cultural heritage in coastal areas. Data collection methods were conducted by observation, interview, and documentation. It is important to note that the language used in this study adheres to objective and formal principles while maintaining precision and clarity. The cultural heritage water management model includes two aspects: (1) using rice field ponds for agricultural purposes, which promotes community prosperity, and (2) distributing water as holy water (tirta) for religious and medicinal purposes. This model reflects effective water resource management.
