| The ancient Romans used the water collected in the impluvium to supplement their aqueduct system. |
| In the centre of the peristyle was an open court, which contained the impluvium. |
| A wellhead next to the impluvium provided access to the water stored in the cistern. |
| North of the impluvium you see an elaborate cantibulum resting between the two northern-most columns. |
| Further to the impluvium there was an underground tank connected to it which could catch any excess rainwater. |
| In the better houses a fountain was often placed in the middle of the impluvium. |
