Tom blok Photo collection by Th.Schiöler Water-lifting by draught animals Operating sâqiyas Photo 119
Operating sâqiyas
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Sâqiya with a pair of oxen in the Sudan
Draught-animals in the Sudan are often underfed. They are so weak that a pair of oxen are needed. Moreover, an ox-driver is needed to force them to work. If the animals are strong and healthy, there is no need for an ox-driver.
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