Skip to main content

Hama Collection

Background imageHama Collection: Large waterwheels at Antakya

Large waterwheels at Antakya
Hama, Syria. The city is renowned for its 17 norias (waterwheels) used for watering the gardens, which date back to 1100 BC

Background imageHama Collection: Norias at Orontes River in Hama, Syria

Norias at Orontes River in Hama, Syria
Two norias on opposite banks of the Orontes River in Hama, a city in west Syria. Norias are devices similar to water wheels which were used to lift water to a higher elevation

Background imageHama Collection: Noria at Orontes River in Hama, Syria

Noria at Orontes River in Hama, Syria
One of the Norias of Hama, a city in west Syria, as seen through a stone arch at the bank of the Orontes River. Norias are

Background imageHama Collection: Bridge over the Orontes River in Hama, Syria

Bridge over the Orontes River in Hama, Syria
Pedestrians and camels crossing a bridge over the Orontes River in Hama, a city in west Syria. Date: 1930s

Background imageHama Collection: Street next to one of the Norias of Hama, Syria

Street next to one of the Norias of Hama, Syria
Man walking on a street in Hama, a city in west Syria. On the left one of the Norias of Hama along the Orontes River can be seen

Background imageHama Collection: Hama, Syria, Bridge over Orontes River and Giant Waterwheels

Hama, Syria, Bridge over Orontes River and Giant Waterwheels
Hama, Syria - Great Bridge over the El-Assi (Orontes) River and the Giant waterwheels. The city is renowned for these seventeen norias, which locals claim date back to 1100 BC

Background imageHama Collection: Syria. Hama. Noria in the Orontes river next to the aqueduct

Syria. Hama. Noria in the Orontes river next to the aqueduct
Syrian. The Norias of Bechriyyat in Hama. The waterwheels at Hama, known as Norias, are up to 20m high and have been standing since the 13th century. Middle East

Background imageHama Collection: Hama, Syria - The Giant waterwheels on the Orontes River

Hama, Syria - The Giant waterwheels on the Orontes River. The city is renowned for these seventeen norias, which locals claim date back to 1100 BC

Background imageHama Collection: Hama Syria - Great Bridge over the El-Assi River

Hama Syria - Great Bridge over the El-Assi River
Hama, Syria - Great Bridge over the El-Assi (Orontes) River and the Giant waterwheels. The city is renowned for these seventeen norias, which locals claim date back to 1100 BC

Background imageHama Collection: Homs, Syria - The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque

Homs, Syria - The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque in Homs, Syria, located in a park along Hama Street in ash-Shuhada Square. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHama Collection: Interesting conical houses near Hama, Syria

Interesting conical houses near Hama, Syria. Built in this style to remain cool during the hot summer months. Date: circa 1906

Background imageHama Collection: Hitite slabs with hieroglyphic inscription about the activit

Hitite slabs with hieroglyphic inscription about the activit
Slabs with hieroglyphic inscription about the activities of King Urhilina and his son. Detail. Basalt. Late Hitite Period. 9th century BC. From Hama (Syria). Archaeological Museum

Background imageHama Collection: Syria. Hama. Azem Palace. Exterior

Syria. Hama. Azem Palace. Exterior
Syria. Hama. Azem Palace, former residence of the Ottoman governors. 18th century. Current City Museum. Exterior

Background imageHama Collection: Detail of a medieval noria. Hama. Syria

Detail of a medieval noria. Hama. Syria
Syria. Hama. Detail of a medieval noria on the Orontes river. 12th century

Background imageHama Collection: An-Nuri Mosque and medieval noria. Hama. Syria

An-Nuri Mosque and medieval noria. Hama. Syria
Syria. Hama. An-Nuri Mosque, built by Nur Al-Din. 12th century. On the left, medieval noria near the Orontes river

Background imageHama Collection: Syrian. Hama. The Noria of Al-Mohamedieh of Hama along the O

Syrian. Hama. The Noria of Al-Mohamedieh of Hama along the Orentes river. Middle East

Background imageHama Collection: Syria. Hama. The Azm Palace

Syria. Hama. The Azm Palace. 18th century. Residence of the Ottoman rulers. Nowadays the building houses the Museum of the City

Background imageHama Collection: Syria. Hama. General view and the noria in the Orontes river

Syria. Hama. General view and the noria in the Orontes river

Background imageHama Collection: Syria. Hama. Noria in the Orontes river next to Nur Al-Din M

Syria. Hama. Noria in the Orontes river next to Nur Al-Din Mosque, erected by Nur ad-Din Zangi in 1172

Background imageHama Collection: Maiko Beach near Kobe, Japan

Maiko Beach near Kobe, Japan
Maiko Beach (Maiko No Hama) near Kobe, Japan Date: circa 1907

Background imageHama Collection: Soshu shichiriga hama

Soshu shichiriga hama. Print shows landscape with Mount Fuji in the background. Date 1831 or 1832

Background imageHama Collection: Syria - Hama - Russian Consul General on the Orontes

Syria - Hama - Russian Consul General on the Orontes
Hama, Syria - The Russian Consul General on the Orontes River, accompanied by The Greek Orthodox clergy. They are photographed by a large and free-flowing waterwheel

Background imageHama Collection: Syria - Hama

Syria - Hama
General view of Hama, Syria. The city is renowned for its 17 norias (waterwheels) used for watering the gardens, which date back to 1100 BC


All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping