Hodeidah - wells
Description
Water was one of the main concerns of travellers and traders in the region. The Yemeni government wanted Flieringa to investigate the water systems in the city and draw up a renovation plan. Flieringa’s first step was to examine the existing water wells. Flieringa’s ideas for Hodeidah’s modernization faced many obstacles. This included financial difficulties. The Imam did not have the funds for the modernization of Hodeidah. As a result, Flieringa’s suggestions were not implemented.
Gellius Flieringa, Hodeidah - de waterputten met bewakingstoren / [Hodeidah – the wells, with guard tower], in: [photo album] Zuid-Arabië. Reis van den Heer Flieringa (1934-1935) / [South Arabia. Journey of Mr. Flieringa (1934-1935)], photo 3 (Or. 26.375: 3)
Gellius Flieringa, Hodeidah - de waterputten met bewakingstoren / [Hodeidah – the wells, with guard tower], in: [photo album] Zuid-Arabië. Reis van den Heer Flieringa (1934-1935) / [South Arabia. Journey of Mr. Flieringa (1934-1935)], photo 3 (Or. 26.375: 3)