Noria of Alcantarilla, Ancient water wheel monument in Alcantarilla, Spain.
The Noria of Alcantarilla features a massive wheel mechanism designed to lift water from the Segura River for agricultural irrigation purposes.
The water wheel represents centuries of agricultural innovation in the Murcia region, leading to its designation as a protected cultural property in 1982.
The Noria stands as a symbol of traditional farming methods, with the adjacent Ethnological Museum documenting the agricultural practices of past generations.
Located at coordinates 37°58'39"N and 1°12'44"W, the monument remains accessible to visitors interested in examining historical irrigation techniques.
The structure maintains its original engineering design, demonstrating the sophisticated water management systems developed in southeastern Spain over centuries.
Location: Alcantarilla
GPS coordinates: 37.97750,-1.21226
Latest update: March 11, 2025 10:40
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