Tom blok Photo collection by Th.Schiöler Water-lifting by draught animals Operating sâqiyas Photo 116
Operating sâqiyas
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Sâqiya near Luxor
The pot on the right is new, but its shape can be traced back to the second century A.D.. It is easy to identify as the sâqiya pot has a knob at the bottom. A cord is fastened to the knob and then to the two endless ropes.
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