The Norias of Hamah, Syria

17 Norias (water wheels) that date back to Ottoman times in the city, which is in Syria. When they are in use, they make a distinctive sound....The famous norias of Hamah, Syria -- basically huge water wheels, but the sound is very distinctive.

Wikipedia entry on Hamah

17 Norias (water wheels) that date back to Ottoman times in the city, which is in Syria. When they are in use, they make a distinctive sound.

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  1. Lori S August 28, 2009 at 8:42 pm #

    Need WD40.

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