The rural cisterns of Los Alcázares

Focusing on the significance of cisterns in semi-arid regions, the narrative explores their historical importance and current neglect. Once vital for survival, many cisterns now lie in disrepair, reflecting a disconnect between past and present lifestyles. The book highlights how these structures, once crucial to rural life, are being dismantled or forgotten, emphasizing the need to recognize and preserve their cultural and environmental value. Through this lens, it critiques society's failure to appreciate the legacy of these once-essential water sources.