Prélèvements et premières caractérisations des mortiers des maçonneries de l’enceinte fortifiée de la vieille cité de Diyarbakır

Initial mineralogical analysis of mortar samples from Diyarbakır Fortress reveals distinct compositional variations linked to different construction phases. Using X-ray diffraction, researchers identified key mineral components, providing insights into the fortress's historical masonry techniques. The study, part of the AMIDA project, collected 11 mortar samples from the ramparts' various sections, with one sample (M1) from Tower 15 undergoing detailed microscopic examination. While further analyses are pending, this preliminary work lays groundwork for understanding material degradation and conservation strategies for this UNESCO-listed site.

Bromblet, P. (2018). Prélèvements et premières caractérisations des mortiers des maçonneries de l’enceinte fortifiée de la vieille cité de Diyarbakır. Les Jardins de l’Hevsel, Paradis Intranquilles. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.ifeagd.2272