Norias of Hama City
2016 Hama, Syria
The historic city of Hama in Syria is known for its wooden norias, or waterwheels, which lift water from the Orontes River along channels used for irrigation for centuries. This 2016 photograph shows one of these structures, among the enduring symbols of the city.
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