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Mehmet Kethûda Fountain after restoration

the 1600s

Mehmet Kethûda Fountain

Undated; thought to have been built together with its mosque.

Patron
Gürcü Mehmet Paşa
Inscription date
H.1058
Location
Gürcü Mehmet Pasha Mosque
Condition
Restored

The fountain bears no date. It is attributed to Gürcü Mehmet Paşa and is thought to have been built together with the Gürcü Mehmet Paşa Mosque when that was erected in AH 1058 / AD 1648.

Before and after restoration

Mehmet Kethûda Fountain before and after restoration

Restoration stages

Step-by-step photographs of the restoration of Mehmet Kethûda 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.