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Gümüşgöz Fountain after restoration

1775

Gümüşgöz Fountain

Carries a four-line inscription cut into marble in ta'liq script.

Patron
Mustafa Ağa
Inscription date
H.1189
Condition
Restored

According to the four-line inscription in ta'liq script cut into the marble panel, the fountain was built by Mustafa Ağa in AH 1189 / AD 1775.

Before and after restoration

Gümüşgöz Fountain before and after restoration

Restoration stages

Step-by-step photographs of the restoration of Gümüşgöz Fountain
  1. 01Surface cleaning
  2. 02Clearing the surroundings
  3. 03Opening the joints
  4. 04Clearing later additions
  5. 05Making the top cover
  6. 06Fitting the top cover
  7. 07Body repair
  8. 08Repointing
  9. 09Ground footing
  10. 10Stone paving
  11. 11Lighting
  12. 12Cleaning and completion

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