Hama Waterwheels

　　 "Hama Waterwheels" Tourist Attraction Introduction       These photos show the giant waterwheels on the Orontes River in Hama, the fourth-largest city in Syria. Historically, Hama has been known as the "City of Waterwheels." Some of these massive waterwheels have diameters of up to 27 meters and were primarily used to lift water for irrigating farmland. The Hama waterwheels originated during the Roman rule of Syria, and today, those still operating in the fields have become an iconic and unique rural attraction of Hama, Syria.

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