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19.2.01 The distribution of cisterns across Insulae VIII.7 and I.1

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19.2.02 Cistern cross-section, indicating terminology and features found in the present text. After Klingborg 2017, fig. 1

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19.2.03 The cistern head for Cistern 3 in Room 45 of VIII.7.9–11; viewed from the south

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19.2.04 The puteal found in Room 20 of VIII.7.6 (Archival Find 403)

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19.2.05 Water running down the via Stabiana towards the Porta Stabia following a rainstorm on July 5, 2011

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19.2.06 A reconstruction of the roofed areas of each property

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19.2.07 The evolution of the water capture systems in properties VIII.7.5–8, VIII.7.7–8, and VIII.7.9–11

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19.2.08 Estimated number of times each cistern could have been filled by the rain that fell on its roof catchment area (taking an estimate from June through August of the modern era)

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19.2.09 The size of each cistern relative to its roof catchment area

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19.2.10 Drain 9 and the masonry tank (SUs 17042, 22012) in Room 37 of VIII.7.7–8; note Drain 7 to the right and Drains 10 and 11 in the bottom left

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19.2.11 The row of amphorae next to Cistern 6 in Room 32 of VIII.7.7–8

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19.2.12 Water filtration system at Emporiae. Photo courtesy of C. Motz

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19.2.13 The interior of Cistern 10 in Rooms 123–124 of I.1.6–9