Weathering Types of Stones Used in Abdülmümin Masjid (Konya, Turkey)

Abstract

Located in the center of Anatolia, Konya has hosted many civilizations from ancient times to the present day. Among these civilizations, Konya became the capital during the Anatolian Seljuk period and the city experienced its brightest period. The monuments built during this period have shaped the cultural texture of the city today. However, due to the rapid population growth in recent years and unconscious planning decisions, some Anatolian Seljuk monuments were left between high-rise buildings and this caused the weathering of the urban texture. In addition to the weathering of the urban texture, shadow regions caused by high-rise buildings accelerate the weathering processes in monuments and threaten cultural heritage. In this study, the types of anomalies in Abdülmümin Masjid, where the effects of weathering are high due to environmental effects, have been investigated. The data obtained from the study will constitute an important basis for the protection-restoration of the masjid.