Investigation of Molla Hari (Halil) Süleyman Paşa Mosque’s material deteriorations

Abstract

Molla Hari (Halil) Süleyman Paşa Mosque, which is located within the Mardin urban
archaeological site and of which the conservation has importance due to reflecting the
traditional monumental characteristics of the geography in terms of the architectural
characteristics, has been exposed to material deterioration with the effects of various
conditions and the building has encountered the risk of being destroyed. Within this
context, the aim of the study is to investigate the types and causes of the material
deteriorations of Molla Hari (Halil) Süleyman Paşa Mosque, which is located within the
Mardin urban archaeological site and of which the conservation has importance for the
region. Within the scope of the study, literature review, determination of the building onsite, and determination of current material deteriorations visually, and documentation
with photographs were adopted as the methods. It was determined in the findings that
most frequent material deterioration seen on the building is the use of cement arising
from the faulty repairs. This result demonstrates that human-originated material
deteriorations must be prevented immediately on the monumental structure.