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Hüseyin Ağa Fountain after restoration

1823

Hüseyin Ağa Fountain

Hüseyin Ağa, who commissioned the fountain, is buried in the cemetery behind it.

Patron
Hüseyin Ağa
Inscription date
H.1239
Condition
Restored

According to its inscription the fountain was rebuilt and its water restored by Hüseyin Ağa in AH 1239 / AD 1823. Hüseyin Ağa himself is buried in the cemetery behind the fountain.

Before and after restoration

Hüseyin Ağa Fountain before and after restoration

Restoration stages

Step-by-step photographs of the restoration of Hüseyin Ağa Fountain
  1. 01The original fountain
  2. 02Clearing the excavation
  3. 03Dismantling the fountain
  4. 04Erecting the body
  5. 05The cemetery before the work
  6. 06Cemetery repair
  7. 07Repointing
  8. 08Completing the body
  9. 09Inscription and plate
  10. 10Lighting
  11. 11Renewing the cemetery gate
  12. 12Cleaning and completion

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