+A **cistern** is a waterproof receptacle, often for storing [Water](/wiki/Water). Historically, they collected [Rainwater](/wiki/Rainwater) from roofs for drinking and irrigation, especially in dry regions, acting as essential reservoirs.
+## See also
+- [Reservoir](/wiki/Reservoir)
+- [Well](/wiki/Well)
+- [Water storage](/wiki/Water_storage)
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