#and thus contributed to the spread of disease and poor hygiene mangement

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On asking Chat GPT the difference between water management and sanitation between the America and Europe:

While it's true that many Indigenous cultures in the Americas had sophisticated systems for water management and sanitation, it's important to note that these systems were often region-specific and may not have been applicable or feasible in other regions. Additionally, Europeans had a different set of cultural and technological priorities when it came to urban planning and infrastructure development.

In many European cities, the focus was on building large cathedrals, fortifications, and other monumental structures, rather than investing in extensive water supply and sanitation systems. The lack of clean water and sanitation infrastructure in European cities contributed to the spread of disease and poor hygiene practices.

Furthermore, the loss of knowledge and expertise in engineering and infrastructure development after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE also contributed to the lack of running water in Europe during the medieval period. While some water systems were developed in certain European cities during the Middle Ages, they were often limited in scope and did not reach the wider population.

Overall, the reasons for the lack of running water in Europe during the medieval period are complex and multifaceted, and cannot be solely attributed to climate or cultural differences.