Cistern
El Jadida, Morocco

Measuring 1225 m2 this underground chamber was probably a storage facility for arms before being converted to a cistern. Composed of six naves six naves with a vaulted ceiling resting on five rows of stone pillars. An oculus in the center allows sunlight to enter. 

Location

El Jadida, Morocco

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Events

early 16th c/10 c. AH

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Dimensions

34 x 34 m

Variant Names

Cisterna
Citerne

Site Types

waterworks

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