Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5112510 | Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports | 2017 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
Mortars from the walls of S. Maria di Cerrate Abbey (South Italy) ranging in age from the 12th to the 20th century, were studied using a multidisciplinary approach designed to produce a guideline of investigation that can be applied to the knowledge and preservation of archaeological sites. The analyses highlighted the differences between medieval and post-medieval mortars; the former showed a dominantly carbonate aggregate, the latter a mostly siliciclastic aggregate. Among these, mortars dated from the XVI-XVII centuries display a mixed siliciclastic-carbonate binder whereas mortars from the XIX-XX centuries exhibit a predominantly carbonate binder with the Al-silicates mostly gathered as lumps.
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Authors
Aida Maria Conte, Laura Corda, Daniela Esposito, Elisabetta Giorgi,