Explanation of the Damage to the Royal Family’s Cemetery in Historic Cairo and Examination of the Building Materials

A comprehensive analysis of the Royal Family’s Cemetery in Historic Cairo reveals severe structural damage threatening its stability. The study identifies differential settlement as a major cause of diagonal cracks, while rising groundwater levels exacerbate deterioration. Examination of building materials—including stone, marble, mortar, plaster, and salts—using advanced techniques like XRD and SEM-EDX confirmed the presence of specific salts and deterioration patterns in marble. The findings underscore the urgent need for conservation to preserve this architectural masterpiece for future generations.

Elyamani, A., Bader, N. A. A. E.-T., Algohary, M., & Hassan, R. A. E. (2021). Explanation of the Damage to the Royal Family’s Cemetery in Historic Cairo and Examination of the Building Materials. Open Journal of Civil Engineering, 11(01), 28–59. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojce.2021.111003