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Scoop wheels (Sakia, Tympanum or Tablia)

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[[Image:scoop wheels.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Animal driven scoop wheel. Photo: [http://sinaishieldofegypt.blogspot.com/2010/05/egyptian-shadoof.html Sinai shield of Egypt.]]]

[[Image:sakia wheel.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sakia or Tympanum (electrically powered in this case). Drawing: FAO.]]

[[Image:sakia design.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Fathi is the optimum design of Sakia. Drawing: FAO.]]

~~[[Image:sakia wheel.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sakia or Tympanum (electrically powered in this case). Drawing: FAO.]]~~

The scoop-wheel (sakia in Egypt where it originated) has some factors in common with the noria. Although widely used in Egypt it has failed to become popular anywhere else. It is however an efficient and effective device.

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