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The cistern used to collect rainwater near the theatre, Delos, 3rd century BCE. The eight arches once held the roof and are made from granite blocks. The cistern is the largest on Delos, 8.3 m deep and capable of holding 270 cubic metres of water.
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2013, October 05). Cistern, Delos. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2052/cistern-delos/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Cistern, Delos." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 05, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2052/cistern-delos/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Cistern, Delos." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 05 Oct 2013. Web. 25 Jul 2024.
