Yesterday i visited the Museum of Islamic Civilisation in Sharjah. Its a beautiful museum & since most objects are in fact in far away museums from their place or region of origin, it has explained concepts through models.
A sāqiyah, or Persian wheel, is an old water-lifting device that uses buckets or jars attached to a wheel. This wheel is turned by another wheel, usually powered by animals like oxen or donkeys. It likely started in ancient Egypt, Persia, or India around the 3rd century BCE and was improved by different cultures, including Islamic inventors like Al-Jazari in medieval times.
sāqiyah, or Persian wheel,In Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation
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I have a masters in medieval history from the prestigious Centre for Advanced Studies, Dept. of History, AMU. A firm believer in our Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb, I am passionate about gaining and sharing knowledge and these days I am doing it via the social media platform.