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Radwani House: excavation and plaster
Excavation at Radwani House in Doha points to earlier buildings; plaster samples distinguish two mixes, while the study notes extensive reconstruction of the courtyard house.
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Limits of the excavation
The excavation uncovered evidence for at least two separate buildings on the site’s south side. Eddisford and Carter interpret three broad building phases, but note that limited excavation could not establish whether the earliest phase included more buildings or determine the full plan of the intermediate complex.[2]
Two plaster mixes, different uses
At Radwani House, plaster samples differ in composition and use: Eddisford and Carter report that a hydraulic-lime plaster containing limestone aggregate formed a coarse render on walls, and was used in floors and in features that held or carried water, such as baths and drains, while interior walls were mainly finished with a finer plaster of gypsum and lime that contained no aggregate.[2]
The courtyard house after reconstruction
Eddisford and Carter report that extensive rebuilding in 2007 replaced much of the original structure and may have altered important parts of its layout.[2]
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A few clear answers before you explore.
What did the excavation establish about the earliest buildings?
It identified at least two separate buildings in the southern area; limited excavation could not determine whether the earliest phase included more.[2]
Where was each plaster mix used?
The study links the lime plaster with aggregate to coarse wall render, floors and features that held or carried water, such as baths and drains, while the gypsum-and-lime plaster was mainly used on interior walls.[2]
What did the study say about reconstruction?
The authors say extensive rebuilding in 2007 replaced much of the original structure and may have changed important layout details.[2]
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