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Çeteci Abdullah Paşa Fountain after restoration

1754

Çeteci Abdullah Paşa Fountain

The work of the patron who built more water structures in Erzurum than any other.

Patron
Çeteci Abdullah Paşa
Inscription date
H.1168
Condition
Restored

According to the two-line Arabic inscription in thuluth script on its mirror panel, the fountain was built in AH 1168 / AD 1754 by Çeteci Abdullah Paşa, a former governor of Erzurum. His era, in which more fountains and water structures were commissioned than under any other patron, marks one of the high points of the city's water works.

Before and after restoration

Çeteci Abdullah Paşa Fountain before and after restoration

Restoration stages

Step-by-step photographs of the restoration of Çeteci Abdullah Paşa Fountain
  1. 01Dismantling
  2. 02Hydraulic lime mortar
  3. 03Replacing incompatible stone
  4. 04Removing foreign material
  5. 05Completing the missing parts
  6. 06Body repair
  7. 07Stone imitation work
  8. 08Micro sandblasting
  9. 09Opening the joints
  10. 10Cleaning the side wall
  11. 11Repointing
  12. 12Cleaning and lighting

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