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💧 Cisterna Romana

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💧 Cisterna Romana
Roman water storage system in Cartagena, Spain, 1st century BCE–CE


🕐 2 min read · Updated 10 Apr 2026 at 21:00
📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Cartagena, Murcia region, Spain
  • Period: 1st century BCE to 1st century CE
  • Function: Urban water storage and distribution
  • Status: Preserved underground; accessible to visitors

The Cisterna Romana is a Roman water storage and distribution system located beneath the streets of Cartagena, Spain ...

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