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Introduction
The palace is considered one of the areas that require the most frequent inspections due to the presence of brick walls, some of which are very fragile and therefore need regular monitoring to assess their current condition and carry out the necessary interventions to protect them, as is the case with wall C2-3.
Details regarding the other walls are not included on this page, but in synopsis the process focuses on ensuring that no water leaks from the protective systems above down to the lower, which could cause damage.
The inspection also includes checking the condition of the burlap and whether the plastic sheeting (naylon) is placed properly. Despite the presence of a protection system, the walls are additionally covered with plastic to ensure protection in case rainwater infiltrates.
The monitoring work also includes:
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the palace and the removal of dirt and weeds.
- Checking the condition and cleanliness of the pathways to ensure safe access for visitors.
- Inspecting the covers placed over the exposed archaeological installations, such as the tannur, the bath, and the remaining installations.
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The checklist
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Purpose
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| Overview, General inspection
| General Check
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| Checking for weed removal
| Site Maintenance and Risks Prevention — Fire prevention
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| Inspecting clean paths
| Site Maintenance and Visitors — Visitor safety & appearance
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| Inspecting wall H3-H1 condition
| Site Maintenance — Ensure structural protection
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| Checking for cracks or collapse (esp. Wall C2-3)
| Site Maintenance — Prevent structural failure
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| Checking sewage cover in Room C5
| Site Maintenance — Safety hazard prevention
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| Inspecting Tannur cover in Royal Wing
| Site Maintenance — Structural preservation
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| Inspecting the royal courtyard (area A16)
| Site Maintenance — Prevent structural failure
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| Inspecting protective burlap
| Site Maintenance — Ensure structural protection
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| Checking for wall C1-1 condition
| Site Preservation — Weather protection
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Notes
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1. August 6, 2025
Observations:
- Weeds were observed in front of the palace (the southwest side)
- The pathways in Palace areas require more attention and should be cleaned in
- The burlap in wall C2-3 is in good condition
- Wall C2-3 has many cracks and is in very poor condition, and the nylon was not fixed properly
- The wall H3-H1 has no cover
- There is no nylon on either wall C1-1 or H3-H1
- The sewage cover is not properly fixed
- The signs are in good condition
- The cover of the Tannur is broken
- There are some weeds on the floor of the courtyard in the area A16, and the northern section is crumbled
- Panorama in good condition
- Panorama casing is in good condition
- The signs are in good condition
- The protective system needs to be re-plastered
- No burning activity observed
- There are some gabs on the burlap
- The burlap on the wall B2-1 and the external face of the wall C2-3 need to be changed
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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2. August 15, 2025
Observations:
- Weeds were observed in front of the palace (the southwest side) and a few weeds in the room B1
- The pathways in Palace areas require more attention and should be cleaned in
- The burlap in wall C2-3 is in good condition
- Wall C2-3 has many cracks and is in very poor condition, and the nylon was not fixed properly
- The wall H3-H1 has no cover
- There is no nylon on either wall C1-1 or H3-H1
- The sewage cover is not properly fixed
- The signs are in good condition
- The cover of the Tannur is broken
- There are some weeds on the floor of the courtyard in the area A16, and the northern section is crumbled
- Panorama in good condition
- Panorama casing is in good condition
- The signs are in good condition, except for the sign in the room D1, which is currently under repair
- The protective system needs to be re-plastered
- No burning activity observed
- There are some gabs on the burlap
- The burlap on the wall B2-1 and the external face of the wall C2-3 need to be changed
Suggestions:
- Replacing burlap in some sections
- Covering the walls C2-1 and H3-H1 with Naylon
- Repairing the gabs in the burlap in some sections
- Repairing the broken cover on the Tannur
- Repairing the drainage cover
- Plastering above the iron protective system
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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3. August 31, 2025
Observations:
- No weeds
- The pathways are clean
- One gab noticed in the burlap
- Wall C2-3: Nothing can be done at this stage except covering it with nylon. Any further action should be carried out in the presence of the expedition.
- The signs are in good condition
- No burning activity observed
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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4. September 15, 2025
Observations:
- No weeds
- The pathways are clean
- The signs are in good condition
- No burning activity observed
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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5. September 30, 2025
Observations:
- The overall condition is good, except for Wall C2-3, which is very crumbly. I am going to assess all the palace walls soon.
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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6. October 15, 2025
Observations:
- The overall condition is good, except for Wall C2-3, which is very crumbly. I am going to assess all the palace walls soon.
- The tannur cover and sewage cover have been repaired, I will send you a detailed report on the metal works soon.
- The protective systems are currently being plastered.
- Is it possible to unify the color of the panorama on site to either white orblue?
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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7. October 31, 2025
Observations:
- The palace area is generally clean, with no weeds or dirt, except for the work area where the removal of old plaster from the walls is underway in preparation for applying the new plaster.
- I would also like to point out that the plastic sheeting (nylon) covering the walls under the protective systems is mostly worn out and has become brittle. Therefore, addressing this will be the next step after plastering, and it should be done alongside an assessment of the wall conditions.
- Based on the weather forecast, there is a possibility of rain on November 10. So, it would be prudent to cover walls C1-1 and H3-H1. Some gaps were also noticed in the burlap, which will need to be sewn in the coming days, in addition to replacing some of it.
- It is important to note that the plastering process delayed the completion of other work on the site, and I look forward to finishing the plastering soon
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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8. November 15, 2025
Observations:
- Plastering works have been completed, and I will send a detailed report on these works later. The plastering process represents the first phase of the planned tasks, while there are two additional phases: assessing the condition of the walls and inspecting the plastic sheeting, which appears brittle and stiff.
- Also, the corner located in the south-west of Unit 16, between rooms H3 and H1, requires attention, as it has turned into a pit where dirt and water accumulate. This may cause it to expand and negatively affect the courtyard floor, and its appearance is not suitable for presentation to visitors. I will send suggestions regarding this matter in a separate report.
- It should also be noted that plastic sheeting has been placed on walls H3-H1 and C1-1. As for wall C2-3, its condition will be evaluated in detail along with the assessment of the other palace walls.
- One of the stones in wall C7-3 had fallen, and we have restored it to its place. Its condition will also be evaluated in the wall condition report.
- Some of burlap require replacement or sewing of gabs, which will be carried out later.
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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9. November 30, 2025
Observations:
- The worn-out nylon has been replaced with new one on the walls.
- The corner located in the south-west of Unit 16, between rooms H3 and H1, requires attention, as it has turned into a pit where dirt and water accumulate. This may cause the area to expand and negatively affect the courtyard floor, and its appearance is not suitable for visitors (repeated).I have only heard from Samer, I would like to know from which accumulation we can take soil.
- Some of the burlap needs to be replaced or have its gaps sewn, which will be done later this month.
Photographs:
1.Overview, General inspection
2.Checking
for weed removal
3.Inspecting
paths
4.Inspecting
for wall H3-H1 condition
5.Checking
for cracks or collapse
6.Checking
sewage cover in Room C5
7.Inspecting
tannur cover in Royal Wing
8.Inspecting
the royal courtyard
9.Inspecting
protective burlap
10.Checking
for wall C1-1 condition
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