Aljibe Árabe
The Arab water cistern consists of a single, rectangular nave with a barrel vault. It is semi-buried and its walls are made of lime concrete up to the level where the roof begins. The vault and tympanums are made of slab masonry. Cisterns are a common feature in towns across the region and are essential for supplying water to the population and livestock. They were used publicly and were supplied by the same hydraulic system that irrigated the plains, via a branch that reached them. The waters of Cogollos de Guadix originate from the Alhorí River and are shared with Jérez del Marquesado and its plain. They were also shared with Alquería de Mecina, a town that disappeared in medieval times and was located near the shrine of the Virgen de la Cabeza. The original construction must have been linked to the creation of the irrigation systems themselves during the Emirate period, i.e. between the 8th and 9th centuries. In terms of chronology, Cogollos de Guadix has existed as a farmstead since this time, despite its Latin name and the discovery of some Roman-era remains nearby. However, we cannot confirm any continuity between an ancient settlement and the Andalusian population, nor can we confirm that the cistern we see today is that old. It is thought that it was previously used to store water for the local population. It has now been restored and converted into an exhibition hall which is currently hosting an exhibition on the importance of water in the Marquisate of Zenete. It is located in Plaza Aljibe.