Arab Cistern of the almoade Era

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CACERES: Arab Cistern of the almoade Era (XII cent.)

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Situated in the basement of the Veletas House. The existence of a cistern in houses long ago was essential for domestic usage in the provision of drinkable water reservoir and sometimes they were lavishly decorated. These were often used in Roman and Visigothic homes.

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