Mineralogical characteristic of mortars from the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari: preliminary report
Journal Title: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean - Year 2015, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
The article presents the results of physico-chemical analyses of a few masonry mortar and whitewash samples taken in the mid-1990s from the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari. The mineralogical characteristic of the samples contributes to the body of knowledge on the composition of these masonry mortars and their structure, while at the same time encouraging further research on a greater number of samples.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Teresa Dziedzic, Wojciech Bartz, Maria Gąsior
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