Al-Othmaniyya (Al-Masruda) Noria

Downtown Hama bordering the historic Al-Tawafra district near Al-Ma'muriyya and Al-Mu'ayyadiyya.

Surroundings

Built during the Ottoman period, nicknamed 'Al-Masruda' for the rapid channeled flow of water toward Al-Tawafra residences.

Oral tales of traditional courtyard houses in Al-Tawafra receiving flowing water directly from high stone aqueducts.

Historically: Residential and bathhouse water supply. Currently: Key stop along urban cultural walking trails.