The waterwheels of Hit, after being included in the World Heritage list, have undergone maintenance and rehabilitation that transformed the district into a tourist area. The waterwheels have become a destination for tourists from all Iraqi provinces due to their stunning natural beauty. Expatriate director Falah Zaki, one of the tourists, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that he visited the waterwheels 40 years ago when they were simple structures, but he was surprised by the development that has taken place in the area, from the district entrances to the Euphrates River and the waterwheels, which are now a recreational spot frequented by people from various Iraqi provinces.
Zaki added that the Hit district is an example of peaceful coexistence between religions and sects due to the generosity and kindness of its people. On her part, Fadia Talal Al-Nuaimi, a tourist from Baghdad, stated that the promenade built along the Euphrates River is a tourist area that attracts visitors. She mentioned that they come to this place regularly to visit Hit, the waterwheels, and the promenade, enjoying their time in this beautiful place that provides psychological comfort as it is a quiet location.
It is worth noting that the Hit district has witnessed significant reconstruction and maintenance efforts, starting with the improvement of the district entrances, paving and resurfacing roads, as well as regular maintenance of the waterwheels, which are important cultural and heritage landmarks. The waterwheels, which lie along the Euphrates River, suffered destruction and damage at the hands of terrorist groups, but they have been revived. They now serve as a place of enjoyment for families and a popular destination for tourists, especially during holidays and special occasions, contributing to the improvement of the economic situation, particularly for shop and restaurant owners near the promenade and the waterwheels.
