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Mahmudiye Fountain after restoration

the 1700s

Mahmudiye Fountain

No inscription survives; thought to date from the 18th century.

Location
Near Mahmudiye Mosque, Kırmacı neighbourhood
Condition
Restored

The fountain carries no inscription. Thought to date from the 18th century, it formerly stood in the Kırmacı neighbourhood near the Mahmudiye Mosque.

What the restoration involved

Removed during works at and around the Üç Kümbetler, the fountain was restored and returned to public use.

Before and after restoration

Mahmudiye Fountain before and after restoration

Restoration stages

Step-by-step photographs of the restoration of Mahmudiye Fountain
  1. 01Raking out the joints
  2. 02Dismantling
  3. 03Body repair
  4. 04Cramp work
  5. 05After the body repair
  6. 06Joint work
  7. 07Substructure work
  8. 08Renewing the plumbing
  9. 09Ground footing
  10. 10Stone paving
  11. 11Lighting
  12. 12Cleaning and completion

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