Restoration method on the southern wall of the Medieval access road to the Generalife

A high-pressure earth mortar injection system has been identified as an effective method for consolidating the southern wall of the Medieval access road to the Generalife, part of the UNESCO-listed Alhambra and Generalife complex in Granada. This approach, tested during restoration works in 2005, offers a sustainable solution for preserving earthen structures with minimal intervention. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Getty Institute and Universidad de Granada, evaluates this technique alongside other historical repairs to establish criteria for assessing the aging and longevity of different restoration methods. By analyzing real models of material degradation, researchers aim to develop an optimal strategy for the general restoration of earthen architecture within the Alhambra palace complex, ensuring both conservation and sustainability.

Bestué Cardiel, I., López Martínez, F. J., & Molina Gaitán, J. C. (2017). Restoration method on the southern wall of the Medieval access road to the Generalife. Vernacular and Earthen Architecture: Conservation and Sustainability, 411–416. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315267739-68