Orontes Collection

City goddess Tyche of Antioch, River god Orontes at her feet
Illustration from 19th century

Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. Artist: Henry Adlard
Hadgi (Mecca pilgrims) encamped near Antioch, on the banks of the Orontes, Turkey, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume I, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co

Antioch (Antakya), Turkey
Antioch - Antakya (Turkish) - on the Orontes River in the far south of modern Turkey. Founded in the 4th century BC, eventually rivalling Alexandria as the greatest Near Eastern City

The City of Antioch, 1860
1577598 The City of Antioch, 1860; (add.info.: The City of Antioch.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth (engraving)
1624572 The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres at Portsmouth)

The War in Egypt, Wounded Soldiers arriving at Portsmouth (engraving)
1061119 The War in Egypt, Wounded Soldiers arriving at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving)
1594778 Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions)

The Late Prince Imperial, removing the Princes Body from the Orontes to the Enchantress, at Spithead (engraving)
1099956 The Late Prince Imperial, removing the Princes Body from the Orontes to the Enchantress, at Spithead (engraving) by English School

Battle of Kadesh (1274 B. C. ). Ramses II in his chariot. Rame
Relief depicting the battle of Kadesh (generally dated to 1274 b.C.) between the forces of the Egyptian Empire under Ramesses II

The Norias of Bechriyyat in Hama, Syria. The waterwheels at Hama, known as Norias, are up to 20m high and have been standing since the 13th century The Norias of Bechriyyat in Hama

Antioch old bridge across Orontes 1934 Turkey
Antioch with old bridge across the Orontes. 1934, Turkey, Antioch

Mouth Orontes Soneideye woods Lattaqia Daphne
Mouth of Orontes at Soneideye, woods between Lattaqia & Daphne, south. 1934, Turkey

Antioch bridge 1900 Orontes ancient Greco-Roman
Antioch from bridge 1900, Antioch on the Orontes was an ancient Greco-Roman city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. Its ruins lie near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey

Antioch Mt Silpius west 1898 Orontes ancient Greco-Roman
Antioch and Mt. Silpius from the west. 1898, Antioch on the Orontes was an ancient Greco-Roman city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. Its ruins lie near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey

River Orontes 1898 Orontes Asi northward-flowing river
River Orontes 1898, The Orontes or Asi is a northward-flowing river which begins in Lebanon and flows through Syria and Turkey before entering the Mediterranean Sea

Sarcophagus serai Antioch 1898 Antioch Orontes
Sarcophagus in serai Antioch 1898, Antioch on the Orontes was an ancient Greco-Roman city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. Its ruins lie near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey

Hama Hamath Street Orontes 1900 Syria Ḥamāh
Hama (Hamath) Street leading over the Orontes 1900, Syria, ß©ñam─üh

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

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

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

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

Antakya, Turkey
General view on the Orontes River and Antakya, near the south border of Turkey (formerly Syria). Date: circa 1910

Orontes River in Antakya, Turkey
Bridge over Orontes River and school at the river bank in Antakya, Turkey (formerly Syria). Date: circa 1910

Christian neighbourhood in Antakya, Turkey
View on the Christian neighbourhood of Antakya, Turkey (formerly Syria), across the Orontes River, with a child and an adult fishing on the river bank. Date: circa 1910

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

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

Battle of Kadesh (1274 B. C. ). Ramesseum. Egypt
Relief depicting the battle of Kadesh (generally dated to 1274 b.C.) between the forces of the Egyptian Empire under Ramesses II

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

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

Antioch on the Orontes / Antakya, Turkey
Antioch on the Orontes was an ancient Greek city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. Its ruins lie near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey early 19th century

Turkey / Antioch 1630
former capital of Syria, on the Orontes River : this print shows its state in the 17th century, and it is today an unimportant Turkish town

Orontes River near Antakya, Turkey
Orontes River near Antakya, a city close to the southern border of Turkey (formerly Syria). Date: circa 1910

Arches of Binari in Antioch, Turkey
Arches of Binari in Antioch on the Orontes (Syrian Antioch), a ruined ancient Greco-Roman city on the eastern side of the river, near Antakya close to the southern border of Turkey (formerly Syria)

Road approaching Antioch, Turkey
Road approaching Antakya, a city near to the southern border of Turkey (formerly Syria). Antakya is located close to Antioch on the Orontes (Syrian Antioch)

Antakya, Turkey - Orontes River
Large waterwheel (far left) on the Orontes River at Antioch (Antakya), Turkey. The waterwheels are used for irrigation. Date: 1920

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

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

Poster, Orient Line Cruises, Orion & Orontes. Date: circa 1930s

SYRIA: NORIAS, c1910. Norias on the Orontes River in Hama, Syria. Photograph, c1910

SYRIA: ORONTES RIVER. Women washing near a waterwheel on the Orontes River in Hama, Syria. Photograph, early 20th century

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THE WAR IN EGYPT, WOUNDED SOLDIERS ARRIVING AT PORTSMOUTH: 1. The Last of the Wounded Officers (Major Terry) Leaving the " Orontes" ; 2

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THE CRISIS IN EGYPT, THE VOYAGE OF H.M.S. TROOPSHIP " ORONTES" : 1. The British Reserve Squadron at Gibraltar; 2. At Plymouth: Marines Coming Off to the Vessel; 3

Antique map of Daphne from the Atlas Major, 1662 (coloured engraving)
XOT366484 Antique map of Daphne from the Atlas Major, 1662 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Euphrates Valley Route to India: Antioch, from the Valley of the Orontes

Armida and Rinaldo sleeping, Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1724

The Euphrates Valley Route To India: Antioch, From The Valley Of 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

Grain Market - Antioch, Turkey
Antioch - Antakya (Turkish) - on the Orontes River in the far south of modern Turkey. Founded in the 4th century BC, eventually rivalling Alexandria as the greatest Near Eastern City

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Discover the enchanting tale of Orontes, a river that weaves through history and culture. In ancient times, it was believed that City goddess Tyche of Antioch stood proudly with River god Orontes at her feet, blessing the land with prosperity. The river witnessed the presence of Hadgi encamped near Antioch in 1841, as Mecca pilgrims sought solace on its banks. Antakya, Turkey's hidden gem, is embraced by the gentle flow of the Orontes River. Here you can marvel at a mesmerizing sight - a fountain and water wheel illuminating the night sky along its shores. Mosques stand tall alongside these water wheels, creating an ethereal ambiance that captivates both locals and visitors alike. The echoes of ancient battles resonate along this historic river. Picture Ramses II charging into battle during the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 B. C. , his chariot leaving trails in its wake. Further downstream lies Hama, Syria where Norias gracefully turn on the Orontes River - giant wooden wheels used for irrigation since time immemorial. Crossing over a majestic bridge spanning across this mighty river leads to streets lined with one-of-a-kind Norias in Hama's charming neighborhood. As you wander through Antakya's Christian quarter nestled beside the Orontes River, you'll feel transported back to another era. Orontes holds within its waters stories untold and secrets yet to be discovered. It flows through lands rich in heritage and whispers tales passed down from generation to generation. Come immerse yourself in this captivating journey along Turkey's beloved Orontes River.