Dougga - Cisterns

Beyond the Arch of Severus in Dougga can be seen the Ain el Hammam cistern, with five basins, each 33m/108ft long by 5m/16ft high, with a total capacity of 6,000 cubic meters/1.3million gallons of water. 150m/165yds north is the Ain Mizeh cistern, with seven basins and a total capacity of 9,000 cubic meters/2million gallons. From here water - brought in an aqueduct from a spring 12km/7.5mi west of the town - was distributed to the town's baths and fountains and to some private houses.