Summary of the comprehensive survey
A summary of the comprehensive survey of the mosque and its facilities
downloadThe hazards in El-Jazzar Mosque
During the preservation survey and situation
assessment that carried out by ATIQ for Archeology and Heritage for the mosque, ascertained
how severe the state of the mosque is and its deterioration. Many parts of the mosque were
heavily damaged, and they are at a high risk. This necessates preservation and very serious
and urgent intervention to stabilize the structure, preserve it, and prevent any further
deterioriation or the collapse of its various elements
The
various fault types
Engineering-Construction Failures in The Minaret
The minaret is at great risk of collapsing. It requires severe, immediate, and disciplined intervention to prevent the minaret from collapsing and any other collateral damage to the mosque
Failures in The rooms and the arcade on the mosque level
Many serious cracks have been documented in the walls of the rooms, in addition to corrosion, and fissures in some of the stones in the domes. Cracks and significant corrosion were also documented in some columns
Al-Shadhuran & Al- sabil
Many structural and material defects were recorded in Al-Shadhuran & Al-Sabil, including cracks in some of the columns that support the Dome of Al-Shadhuran and erosion and cracks in the walls of the Sabil and its various parts
Failuresin The foundations and the lower level
Severe damage and numerous problems and failures were documented in the foundations and the lower level, including the underground cistern and the shops. These damages constitute a direct danger to the entire building, and their reflection was seen through the cracks in the rooms and corridors on the upper floor and in the facades of the building
Failures in The Acsadra
Severe cracks were documented in the bases of the enormous columns at the front of the mosque and in the platform on which the bases rest. These cracks endanger the stability of the columns at the acsadra, and may cause the columns and the acsadra to collapse, also cause serious damage to the mosque
Artistic/aesthetic faults
Al-Jazzar Mosque is a rare and wonderful masterpiece of art, and is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Holy Land. Aesthetic and artistic defects and damages have been documented in the various decorations throughout the mosque, which require special and professional treatment in order to preserve the value and aesthetics of the building
