+A levee is a natural or artificial barrier, often earthen, built alongside a [River](/wiki/river) or coastline. Its primary purpose is to hold back waters, protecting low-lying [Land](/wiki/land) from inundation during high water levels. These silent guardians carve out safer zones, shaping both geography and human habitation.
+## See also
+- [Flood](/wiki/flood)
+- [Dam](/wiki/dam)
+- [Embankment](/wiki/embankment)
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