Orontes River Collection

Beit el Azem, an 18th century mansion, on the Orontes River, Hama, Syria, Middle East

Syria, Hama old Town and 13th Century Water Wheels (Norias)

Hama Waterwheel Orontes River 1898 Syria Ḥamāh
Hama. Waterwheel on Orontes River. 1898, Syria, ß©ñam─üh

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

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

Egyptian civilization, Reproduction of relief of Ramesseum at ancient Thebes
Egyptian civilization - Reproduction of a relief of the Ramesseum at ancient Thebes, depicting the battle of Ramses against the Kheta at Kadesh on the Orontes River

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The Orontes River, flowing through Syria, holds within its waters a rich history and breathtaking sights. In the heart of Hama's old town lies Beit el Azem, a majestic structure that stands as a testament to the city's past. As you wander through the narrow streets, you'll come across the magnificent An-Nuri Mosque, its intricate architecture reflecting centuries of Islamic heritage. But it is not just these architectural wonders that make Hama so enchanting; it is also home to the mesmerizing 13th-century Norias or water wheels. These ancient marvels stand tall along the riverbank, their wooden frames creaking with each rotation as they continue to provide water for irrigation purposes. As you stroll further along Hama's old town and gaze upon these remarkable Norias, your senses will be captivated by the rhythmic sound of rushing water and whispers of history echoing in every corner. The Orontes River flows gracefully beside them, carrying with it stories from antiquity. Step back in time and imagine yourself standing on Antioch Bridge – an ancient Greco-Roman structure that once spanned this very river. It was here that civilizations converged and trade flourished amidst stunning natural beauty. In 1898 captured forever in a photograph titled "Hama Waterwheel Orontes River, " we catch a glimpse of life along this historic waterway. And in another image from 1900 called "Antioch bridge, " we witness remnants of an era long gone but still etched into our collective memory. The Orontes River has witnessed empires rise and fall throughout millennia - witnessing triumphs and tragedies alike. Today, it continues to flow serenely through Syria's landscape - reminding us all of our shared human history intertwined with nature's enduring beauty.