Ancient Cistern

Photographer:

Jean-Yves Empereur

Title:

Ancient Cistern

Description:

During World War II, several ancient cisterns were converted into air-raid shelters. They were provided with concrete floors, brick partition walls, benches and sometimes even pumped air.

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