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Cafer Ağa Fountain after restoration

1802

Cafer Ağa Fountain

Its two-line inscription records the construction date.

Patron
Cafer Ağa
Inscription date
H.1217
Condition
Restored

According to the two-line inscription on the fountain, it was built by Cafer Ağa in AH 1217 / AD 1802.

Before and after restoration

Cafer Ağa Fountain before and after restoration

Restoration stages

Step-by-step photographs of the restoration of Cafer Ağa Fountain
  1. 01Raking out the joints
  2. 02Stone dismantling
  3. 03Internal body repair
  4. 04Structural strengthening
  5. 05Hydraulic lime mortar
  6. 06Cramped masonry
  7. 07After the repair
  8. 08Micro sandblast cleaning
  9. 09Opening the joints
  10. 10Cleaning the fountain crest
  11. 11Repointing
  12. 12Cleaning and completion

Source: Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality, Historic Erzurum Fountains Revival Project boards.