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December 9, 2025npj Heritage ScienceOpen Access

The materials of historical monuments: characterisation of the mortars of the Roman aqueduct of Zaghouan-Carthage

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FCFernanda CarvalhoMLMaria Margarida Rolim Augusto LimaTSTeresa Silva

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Overview

This research characterises mortar types in the Roman aqueduct, suggesting structural elements influence hydraulic properties and waterproofing.

Key Points

  • To characterise different types of mortars used in the Roman aqueduct of Zaghouan-Carthage and relate their properties to historical context.
  • Used a multi-analytical approach to study mortar samples.
  • Prioritised preservation of mortar samples during analysis.
  • Mortars with structural functions have higher silicon contents than those used as render.
  • Water conduit coatings contained ground ceramics to enhance hydraulic properties and waterproofing.
  • No characteristic pattern identified related to historical construction periods.

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Carvalho et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401d622d562116f28f8d49https://doi.org/10.1038/s40494-025-02144-5
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