In the centuries since, low-lying places like the Netherlands have developed an impressive array of water-defense systems, including Wierden, dikes, ditches, dams, locks, and picturesque water pumps.

在此后的几个世纪里，像荷兰这样的低洼地带已经建造了一系列令人惊叹的防水工程，包括维尔登在内，有岩墙，水沟，水坝，水闸以及别致的风车。