Henchir-el-Kermate is a location in Tunisia and set of Roman Era ruins, there are also traces of a pont bridge, and which waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, often built to catch and store rainwater?
Cistern A cistern (Middle English "cisterne ", from Latin "cisterna ", from "cista ", "box", from Greek κίστη "kistê ", "basket") is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. Cisterns are distinguished from wells by their waterproof linings. Modern cisterns range in capacity from a few litres to thousands of cubic metres, effectively forming covered reservoirs.
Impluvium The impluvium is the sunken part of the atrium in a Greek or Roman house (domus). Designed to carry away the rainwater coming through the compluvium of the roof, it is usually made of marble and placed about 30 cm below the floor of the atrium.