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What hydraulic structures were built along the Vistula River between the 15th and 18th centuries?
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Vistula River
The Elbe, Oder, and Vistula river basins and their drainage network.
Between the 15th and 18th centuries, the Vistula River underwent significant development to support its role as a major trade route. During this period, a variety of hydraulic structures were constructed along the river, alongside the installation of embankments designed to provide flood protection.1