Cistern
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A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. To prevent leakage, the interior of the cistern is often lined with hydr
Portuguese cistern (Mazagan), El Jadida, Morocco (1514)
The difference between a cistern and a well is in the source of the water: A cistern collects fresh water where a well draws from groundwater.
A modern-day cistern, located in San Francisco, California, for emergency firefighting purposes.
The street-level view of the aforementioned cistern.
Portuguese Cistern (Mazagan)
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The Portuguese Cistern is a historic cistern in El Jadida, Morocco. It is located beneath the citadel at the heart of the historic Portuguese fortified city of Mazagan. It is a classified cultural her
Cistern
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Portuguese Cistern in El Jadida
La citerne portugaise