Hydraulicity of lime plasters from Teotihuacan, Mexico: a microchemical and microphysical approach

Miriello, Domenico; Pingarrón, Luis Barba; Barba-Pingarrón, Arturo; Barca, Donatella; Bloise, Andrea; Parra, Jesús Rafael González; Crisci, Gino Mirocle; Luca, Raffaella De; Girimonte, Genea; Ruvalcaba‐Sil, José Luis; Pecci, Alessandra

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2021.105453

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“…These murals show many features of their history, culture, politics, and even their education or advertising [ 36 ]. In Mexico, the murals in Teotihuacan , which is considered a major cultural and political center of ancient Mesoamerica, were painted embedded since the early stages (1–200 CE) and until the collapse of the great city (650 CE) [ 37 , 38 ], and these beautiful and complex murals are considered the important source of understanding Teotihuacan culture and society [ 39 ]. Despite the ancient murals in Mexico can be traced back to Mayan Empire [ 40 , 41 ], the most famous murals in Mexico were created in the modern era.…”

Section: Major Distribution Areas Of Muralsmentioning

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Current progress on murals: distribution, conservation and utilization

Wang

2023

Herit Sci

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As non-renewable cultural heritages, murals have important implications in historical customs, religions, and philosophy as well as their aesthetic values. Recently, many murals are threatened by natural factors and human activities. During the past decades, there are increasing interest in the investigation of murals. Here we review the current status of murals and provide an up-to-date summary of achievements related to murals. The murals that draw the most attention are distributed in Mexico, Ireland, China, and Spain. The aesthetics, history, cultural, educational, and economic values of murals are comprehensively analyzed. The main research technologies used to detect the chemical compositions and physical structures of murals are also summarized. The restoration of murals includes several procedures such as stabilization, repair, surface cleaning, and pigment reconversion. Emerging technologies such as computer science benefit the research and conservation of murals. We also propose that tourism management and climate change should be incorporated into the conservation of murals in the future.

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Section: Major Distribution Areas Of Muralsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Current progress on murals: distribution, conservation and utilization

Wang

2023

Herit Sci

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“…The term 'Lutetian' was introduced by nineteenth-century geologists, derived from the Roman name for Paris: Lutetia, sometimes called Saint-Maximin or Saint-Leu stone, is a limestone from the Paris basin deposited in the warm sea that covered the Paris region approximately 45 million years ago (Eocen). Already very present in Gallo-Roman times, stone mining is one of the oldest industries in the South of the Oise [8,30]. Limestone with milioles and nummulites with an appearance of a plain beige background, fine, occasional medium grain, and large shells [30], one of the largest building stones of the centre of Paris [31].…”

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“…Some ancient mortars or ancient techniques are still being studied and different uses of mixtures of organic and inorganic materials are still being discovered. Ancient additives and admixtures show the advanced understanding of ancient cultures of the interaction of materials, especially pozzolanic reactions [5][6][7][8].…”

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A Selection Method for Restoration Mortars Using Sustainability and Compatibility Criteria

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This work proposes sustainability criteria for the selection or design of restoration mortars based on their physical and mechanical properties, durability, price in the French market, and the environmental impact estimated by the global warming potential. A score is assigned to the mortars based on normalized values of their physical and mechanical properties. A total of 24 formulations of restoration mortars were characterized, and their scores were compared. A case study showing the application of the proposed selection method is presented, focused on the restoration of historical monuments in Paris, France, built with Lutetian and Euville stones. In this case, hydraulic lime mortars were the most sustainable options. The application of the method is also projected for global application, as showcased for the restoration of Mayan stones in Southern Mexico.

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A Review of Methods to Analyze Archaeological Lime Production: Investigating Raw Materials Selection and Firing Conditions

Herrick,

Berna

2024

J Archaeol Method Theory

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Hydraulicity of lime plasters from Teotihuacan, Mexico: a microchemical and microphysical approach

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Current progress on murals: distribution, conservation and utilization

Current progress on murals: distribution, conservation and utilization

A Selection Method for Restoration Mortars Using Sustainability and Compatibility Criteria

A Review of Methods to Analyze Archaeological Lime Production: Investigating Raw Materials Selection and Firing Conditions

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