Photo collection by Th.Schiöler Water-lifting by draught animals Details of the sâqiya Photo 126

Details of the sâqiya

Pots are being emptied At the top of the wheel, the pots are gradually emptied. It is a complicated task to lash the pots to the two endless ropes. If the pots are placed between the ropes, they will collide with the brackets on which the pot garland hangs. So, the two ropes should be spaced in such a way that the pots ride on the ropes. The pots also ride on rungs, which are fastened to the two ropes like steps in a rope ladder. [126]