Stone is often regarded as the ideal medium for long-term preservation of knowledge, it resistant to change. Early middle Pre-Pottery Neolithic Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey has repeatedly been treated a prime example such external memorial storage durable stone. The present paper challenges this view. A close examination pillars and their reliefs Building F reveals fluid character imager...

The application of non-contact diagnostic methodologies is the current challenge in frame cultural heritage, referred to as preservation, monitoring and restoration. Inspired by potential shown infrared thermography rock mechanics’ non-destructive applications, this paper presents results achieved its use for quick survey different weathering types affecting natural stones at historical buildin...

In historical architecture, which includes many types of monuments and ancient buildings, natural stone was used as the main building material because its beauty, availability durability [...]