Integrated Cross-disciplinary Approach to Dating the Architectural Heritage Objects Based on Abkhazia and Chechnya Architectural Monuments Dating back from 2nd to 11th Centuries
Journal: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Art Studies: Science, Experience, Education  (ICASSEE 2018)
Year: 2018

Results of research on development of complex techniques of chemical, petrographic, Xray phase and X-ray diffraction methods of medieval lime mortars studying are presented in the article. 12 samples from New Afon, Abkhazia and one from v. Khoy, Chechnya, have been studied. Results of analyses have confirmed estimated dates of the second defense line of Anacopia fortress foundation within 570-580 y., reconstruction of Gate tower in 910 -930 y. and entrance gate -the 950th y. The analysis of lime