Well-Cistern
The well-cistern was hewn out of the rock at an
uncertain date, with two relieving arches along its length combined with two
smaller ones, set across. Today, the well cistern is covered by a semi-cylindrical
barrel-vault of rubble masonry and mortar, built not earlier than in late 19th
century. Four slate slabs pave the mouth of the well cistern. The well-cistern
was either used as a well or as a local water management unit to supply water
and irrigation to the area. However, no conclusive evidence exists whether it
was connected to another water supply system as a hub or a terminus. In any
case, water was drawn either
with the help of a beam or by lowering a bucket
or perhaps by means of a more complex pumping system. It remains unknown
whether the Ilissia complex was supplied by the well-cistern at the time of the
Duchess of Plaisance, or after it has been ceded to the Greek army.
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