Crusader Cisterns

Crusader Cisterns are underground water storage systems built during the Crusades (11th to 13th centuries) in the Holy Land. These cisterns were essential for supplying water to castles, towns, and military outposts, especially in arid regions. Constructed from stone, they captured rainwater and stored it for drier periods, ensuring a reliable water source for inhabitants and soldiers. Their advanced engineering reflects the need for sustainability in a challenging environment. Many of these structures still exist today, serving as important archaeological sites that provide insight into medieval engineering and daily life during the Crusader period.