Multiscientific Approach for the Characterization and Assessment of the Degradation State of the Historical Al-Shafi'i Mosque Walls (Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

A multiscience approach reveals the degradation state of Al-Shafi'i Mosque's historic walls in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The study identified fossiliferous limestone and coral stone with mud-lime mortar as key construction materials, providing critical data for targeted conservation efforts. Using a combination of physical, mechanical, mineralogical, chemical, petrographic, and morphological analyses—including visual inspection, microscopy (OM, PM), SEM-EDX, and XRD—the research offers a comprehensive assessment of the mosque's structural integrity. These findings are pivotal for planning effective preservation measures to safeguard this UNESCO-listed heritage site.

Mahmoud, H. S. A. (2020). MULTISCIENTIFIC APPROACH FOR THE CHARACTERIZATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE DEGRADATION STATE OF THE HISTORICAL AL-SHAFI'I MOSQUE WALLS (JEDDAH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.4107161