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The old water reservoir at Bir Umm Al Atin (Hebrew: Bor Atin) once had the capacity to serve water for the local Bedouin community, throughout the 12 months of the year, being many meters deep. The reservoir's roof has collapsed over time and it is now filled with silt almost to its brim. The historical practice of collecting and harvesting the water in the desert reflects the desert heritage of sustainability and resilience. Image from a public tour event organized by Common Views on December 2019.