Architectural Conservation of an Amun Temple in Sudan

Tracey Sweek,Satoko Tanimoto,Julie R Anderson

doi:10.5334/jcms.1021202

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Abstract

Excavation of a 2000 year old Amun Temple at Dangeil in Sudan. Under the directorship of Drs Salah Mohammed Ahmed of the National Corporation for Antiquities and Museums, Khartoum and Julie R Anderson of the British Museum, London an excavation of the temple commenced in 2000. Dangeil is located to the south of the 5th Nile cataract in Sudan. In 2008, a preliminary visit was organised to intiate a conservation programme and trials to the architectural fabric of the temple. The materials used in the temple's construction include mud brick, fired brick, lime plaster and sandstone. During the subsequent seasons following 2008 adjustments and evaluations of the previous year's completed trials have been assessed. This case study outlines the progress of the site to date.

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The excavation of a 2000-year old Amun temple at Dangeil began in 2000 under the directorship of Drs Salah Mohamed Ahmed and Julie R
The analyses revealed that the lime content, as indicated by the calcium (Ca) peak, was negligible in two mortar samples prepared in Sudan
The seasons have helped the team understand what is practical to accomplish in this environment, and where there is failure, what adaptations are necessary

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The excavation of a 2000-year old Amun temple at Dangeil began in 2000 under the directorship of Drs Salah Mohamed Ahmed and Julie R. Dangeil is a small village located south of the 5 Nile cataract in Sudan (figure 1). In 2007, it was decided to investigate and assess a number of options to provide a conservation programme for the long-term preservation of the site. The weather and climate of the area have been strong elements in planning the conservation of this site. The subsequent seasons have provided a history of information on the preceding years’ trial areas. This has enabled us to evaluate the methods and treatments used and to adjust them where necessary

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