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                    the potential to dramatically improve   old cities. Many of the City’s famous   to sports and creating a cultural web
                    public health in the city as well as    archaeological sites are situated along   within the metropolis. Most major
                    help replenish aquifers, and finally   the nullah network. The nullahs can   cultural venues in the city can also be
                    alleviate the extreme pollution of the   naturally interlink these historic nodes   interconnected through this network,
                    Yamuna River.                    and a historic route can be charted   including museums, theatres,
                                                     through the rich heritage of this city.   stadiums and historical monuments,
                      Some of the nullahs are around 700   Thus, the rejuvenated network could   to create a new non-motorized
                    years old and were built by the Tughlaq   be used to trigger a number of new   network to drive next-generation
                    dynasty to provide water to Delhi’s   urban activities, ranging from tourism   tourism.




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