The Norias of Hama (Arabic: نواعير حماة) are a series of 17 norias, historic water-raising machines for irrigation, along the Orontes River in the city of Hama, Syria. They are tall water wheels with box-like water collection compartments embedded around their rims.

Very characteristic sights in Hama are the town’s old wooden water wheels, called noria (“wheel of pots”), which line the Orontes River. They have been called the most beautiful norias ever built. The water wheels were needed because the river was …

2015年1月23日 · The Norias of the Syrian city of Hama are a collection of historic waterwheels so lovely and elaborate that they make classical Western waterwheels look weak in comparison.

Large, three- or four-storey water-lifting wheels (Norias) direct the scooped water in the air to higher irrigation canals built of stones or wood to irrigate the surrounding orchards.

2023年12月30日 · In the captivating Syrian city of Hama, every aspect captivates the observer and prevents them from engaging in any deep thoughts. The impressive three- or four-storey Norias, which are large water-lifting wheels, lift water from the river and direct it to higher irrigation canals made of stones or wood, nourishing the surrounding orchards.

2024年7月24日 · Damascus, SANA-The waterwheels of Hama are considered one of the most prominent archaeological and tourist attractions in Syria, as they sway on the banks of the Orontes River with continuous...

2017年7月29日 · For centuries the Norias of Hama lifted water into small aqueducts to irrigate the fields surrounding the Syrian city. Using the force of gravity to transport water over long distances, the water wheel became a very important symbol of …

By making use of historical, architectural and iconographical material, the study shows that Syrian water-wheels constitutes a particular type of water-architecture, which successfully combines the functional with the aesthetic and displays sophisticated forms of construction.

2023年7月13日 · Hama is 210 km (130 miles) north of Damascus. It is the provincial capital of the Hama Governorate of Syria. We stopped in Hama to view the norias. The norias are water wheels that were operating...

The waterwheel, or noria (properly pronounced na'ura (singular) and nawa'ir (plural)), is an ancient hydraulic structure designed for collecting and distributing water by utilising the power of a running stream. It is also the visual and aural hallmark of the city of Hama, 226 km north of Damascus, straddling the meandering River Orontes.