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The norias or waterwheels of Hama.  The chief attraction of Hama are the great norias (waterwheels).  Originating in Byzantine times, the oldest surviving wheels date from the 13th century.  The norias, which all have given names, were used to raise water from the river into aqueducts.  The purpose of the wheels nowadays is purely decorative and of historical interest. Hama Syria, Syria Before And After, Islamic City, Book Of Joshua, Free Syria, Windmill Water, Water Wheels, Cradle Of Civilization, Water Powers

The norias or waterwheels of Hama. The chief attraction of Hama are the great norias (waterwheels). Originating in Byzantine times, the oldest surviving wheels date from the 13th century. The norias, which all have given names, were used to raise water from the river into aqueducts. The purpose of the wheels nowadays is purely decorative and of historical interest.

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