Shadoof Collection

An engraving depicting a shadoof in use in Egypt. The shadoof was used for irrigation at least as early as 1500 BC
5311358 An engraving depicting a shadoof in use in Egypt. The shadoof was used for irrigation at least as early as 1500 BC, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1846); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lifting water water from the Nile using a shadouf, Nag Hammadi, Egypt, 1898. Creator
Raising water from the Nile, Nag Hammadi, Egypt, 1898. Fellaheen lifting water from the River Nile for irrigation using a shadouf. Wasser [?] Fellaheen bei Nagh-Aamadi

Untitled (Cabin with well), 1860s. Creator: Henry S. Peck
Untitled (Cabin with well), 1860s. Albumen print

Collecting Water from the Nile, plate 6 from Volume II Arts and Trades of
STC89016 Collecting Water from the Nile, plate 6 from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt, pub. under the orders of Napoleon, 1822 (engraving) by Conte

Water supply using a shaduf, Egypt
Water supply using a shaduf (shadoof), Egypt, used by farmers for irrigation of their land. Date: 1922

A Thousand Miles up the Nile (engraving)
1059443 A Thousand Miles up the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Thousand Miles up the Nile)

Collecting Water from the Nile, plate 6 from Volume II Arts and Trades of
STC263555 Collecting Water from the Nile, plate 6 from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt, pub. under the orders of Napoleon, 1822 (engraving) (later colouration) by Conte

Shadufs in Upper Egypt (sepia photo)
STC90273 Shadufs in Upper Egypt (sepia photo) by Lekegian, G. (fl.1870-90); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

An Egyptian Irrigation Machine on the Banks of the Nile (sepia photo)
STC90270 An Egyptian Irrigation Machine on the Banks of the Nile (sepia photo) by Lekegian, G. (fl.1870-90); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Shadouf (engraving)
FEH328960 Shadouf (engraving) by Girardet, Karl (1813-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

An ancient Egyptian garden (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC173892 An ancient Egyptian garden (engraving) (b/w photo) by Egyptian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: growing flowers and herbs for use in cooking, medicine)

Two Boys Beside a Well, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Two Boys Beside a Well, 1880s

On the banks of the Nile at Dendera, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
On the banks of the Nile at Dendera, Egypt, 1898. Paddle steamer Hatasoo on the River Nile. On the right is a shadoof, a device for lifting water for irrigation. Am Nilufer bei Denderah

EGYPT: SHADOOF IRRIGATION. An Egyptian worker using a shadoof for irrigation. Line engraving, English, 19th century

Egyptian Shadoof - Irrigation system on the River Nile
Egyptian Shadoof at Cairo, raising water from the Nile to irrigate fields. The shadoof was originally developed in ancient Mesopotamia, and appears on a Sargonid seal of around 2000 BCE

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Egyptians drawing Nile water with a shadoof, a counterbalanced device used since ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Egyptian Shadoof
Egyptian SHADOOF at Cairo, raising water from the Nile to irrigate fields

Raising water by means of a Shaduf (shadoof) China. Aquatint from Costume Antico et Moderno, Rome, 1825-1835

Water well for irrigation, Shaduf, Egypt
Water well for irrigation, Shadoof (Shaduf), Egypt, North Africa. circa late 19th century

Shadoof (Chadouf) at the Nile river, Egypt. The shadoof is a traditional irrigation tool to easily lift water by hand from a water source to a higher level

EGYPT: SHADOOF IRRIGATION. Egyptian fellahin lifting water from the Nile River with shadoofs, c1900

Sakia or Persian Wheel. C017 / 3517
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a Persian Wheel, or Sakia. A sakia is a water wheel, somewhat similar to a noria, and used primarily in Egypt

EGYPT: SHADOOF IRRIGATION. Egyptians using a shadoof for irrigation. Line engraving, English, 19th century

SAKIA IRRIGATION. Wood engraving, 19th century

EGYPT: IRRIGATION. An irrigation machine at the Nile River in Egypt. Line engraving, 19th century

SHADUF IRRIGATION. A well using shaduf irrigation at the ancient city of Thyatira, in Asia Minor. Line engraving, 19th century

INDIA: SHADOOF IRRIGATION. Indian workers using a shadoof for irrigation. Line engraving, English, 19th century

CHINA: SHADOOF IRRIGATION. Chinese workers using a shadoof for irrigation. Line engraving, English, 19th century

Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system
Two Egyptian men operate a Shadoof - Egyptian irrigation system - the pivot arm lifts a bucket which raises water onto a higher field level

Egyptian Shadoof 2
Egyptian farmers raise water from the Nile to irrigate their fields, by means of a Shadoof

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"Shadoof: Ancient Egyptian Innovation for Water Lifting" In the late 19th century, a captivating scene unfolded along the banks of the majestic Nile River in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. A shadouf, an ingenious device invented by ancient Egyptians centuries ago, was being employed to lift water from the river with remarkable efficiency. This mesmerizing sight was captured in a photograph taken in 1898 by an unknown creator. The shadouf, also known as a shadoof or well pole, consisted of a long beam balanced on a fulcrum and counterweighted at one end. Its purpose? To collect precious water from the Nile and distribute it across fields and gardens for irrigation purposes. The image titled "Water supply using a shaduf" showcases this timeless technique that sustained agriculture along the fertile banks of this iconic river. Another glimpse into history can be found in Henry S. Peck's untitled photograph from the 1860s depicting a cabin adorned with its own well equipped with this innovative contraption, and is fascinating to witness how these simple yet effective machines were integrated into daily life during that era. As we delve deeper into historical records such as "A Thousand Miles up the Nile, " we discover engravings showcasing scenes like "Collecting Water from the Nile. " These illustrations provide us with invaluable insights into how communities relied on shadufs to secure their water supply amidst challenging conditions. Sepia-toned photographs further transport us back in time; sepia prints like "Shadufs in Upper Egypt" and "An Egyptian Irrigation Machine on the Banks of the Nile" capture moments frozen forever within their frames. They serve as visual reminders of how essential these devices were for sustaining life along this mighty river. Engravings such as "Shadouf" and "An ancient Egyptian garden" offer glimpses not only into agricultural practices but also reveal intricate details about the daily lives of ancient Egyptians.