Nile irrigation pump, Sudan, 1936 C014 / 0470
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Nile irrigation pump, Sudan, 1936 C014 / 0470
Nile irrigation pump. Child with a cow at a pump that is used to raise water in buckets on a wheel (upper right) from the River Nile (in background). The pump can be operated by humans, or by animals yoked to the central turning wheel. The water will be used to irrigate fields through pipes, aqueducts and ditches (across bottom). Photographed in 1936 at Khartoum, Sudan, on the Blue Nile. This photograph was obtained by the American Colony Photo Department of Jerusalem (from 1940 the Matson Photo Service) during an airline tour that followed the Nile from its Delta to Lake Victoria
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1900s 1930s 1936 Africa African Agriculture Black Cattle Child Desert Earthwork Earthworks Engineering Farm Farmer Farming Framework Hydrology Irrigating Livestock Nile Pipes Piping Playing Pumping River River Bank Riverside Sitting Sudan Sudanese Swinging Tour Tourism Traditional Water Wheel Blue Nile Irrigation System Khartoum Water Pump
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to Sudan in 1936, where a young child stands beside a majestic cow at the banks of the River Nile. In the background, an impressive Nile irrigation pump looms, showcasing both traditional farming practices and innovative engineering techniques of that era. The pump itself is a remarkable sight - with its central turning wheel yoked to animals or operated by humans. It efficiently raises water in buckets on the wheel, drawing it from the mighty river behind. The water will later be used to irrigate fields through an intricate network of pipes, aqueducts, and ditches depicted along the bottom of the image. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also highlights the harmonious relationship between humans and animals in agricultural activities. It showcases how technology was harnessed to overcome geographical challenges such as desert landscapes while ensuring sustainable farming practices. As we delve into this historical gem, we are transported to an Africa rich with history and culture. The image serves as a reminder of our ancestors' ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with nature's obstacles. It symbolizes their deep connection with their land and their commitment to nurturing it for future generations. Obtained by the American Colony Photo Department during an airline tour following the Nile's course from Delta to Lake Victoria, this print offers us glimpses into Sudanese life during that period - blending elements of tourism, agriculture, technological advancements, and human-animal collaboration all within one frame.
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