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Introduction
Alongside the Royal Palace and the Abi, the Temple area is considered one of the most important archaeological landmarks at the Mozan site. Therefore, conservation and maintenance work in this area is given high priority to ensure its safety, preserve it over time, and provide a secure environment for visitors. The work focuses on the periodic monitoring of the temple’s structural and architectural condition, cleaning the pathways, removing weeds, and observing any signs of deterioration such as erosion or the accumulation of debris. It also includes maintaining the panels and carrying out repairs on the staircase and the panorama.
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The checklist
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| Task
Purpose
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| Overview, General inspection
| General Check
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| Check temple area for erosion, debris, vegetation
| Site Maintenance and Visitors — Visitor safety and preservation
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| 3
| Inspect plaster on temple structure
| Site Preservation — Identify surface deterioration
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| 4
| Check for weed removal
| Site maintenance and risks prevention — growth damage, fire prevention
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| 5
| Inspect paths: cleanliness and visibility
| Site Maintenance and Visitors — Visitor safety & appearance
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Notes
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1. August 6, 2025
Observations:
- There were a few weeds in the area of the Lion Temple, and
significantly more in the area of the German excavation??, in front of
the Great Staircase
- The removed weeds were gathered in front J3
- A few pages of the signs are missing in the temple area
- There is no erosion on the walls of the temple
- Some debris has been observed accumulating in one corner of the Lion
Temple
- The corner of the Panorama is broken
- The sign structures are in good condition
- No burning activity observed
Suggestions:
- The inspection of the Panorama is mentioned twice in the file, while the
signs in the temple area are not mentioned at all. Please correct it.
- The pathways in the temple area require more attention and should be
cleaned
- Remove the phrase “erosion” and place it together with “inspecting
plaster on temple structure” in the file
- Remove the phrase ” vegetation” and “debris” and place it together
with ” Checking for weed removal” in the file.
- Reordering the pages of the signs based on the observations from the
website
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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2. August 15, 2025
Observations:
- There were a few weeds in the area of the Lion Temple, and in front of the
staircase.
- The removed weeds were gathered in front J3
- A few pages of the signs are missing in the temple area
- There is no erosion on the walls of the temple
- Some debris has been observed accumulating in one corner of the Lion
Temple
- The corner of the Panorama is broken
- The sign structures are in good condition
- No burning activity observed
Suggestions:
- Plastering of the Lion Temple’s wall, could be carried out before the winter
- Cleaning the paths and the tracks
- More attention to the panels, and reordering them based on the observations
from the website
- Repairing the damaged panorama and the iron fence surrounding the
excavations
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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3. August 31, 2025
Observations:
- No weeds.
- No erosion on the walls of the temple
- The sign structures are in good condition
- No burning activity observed
- Pathways are clean except for one
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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4. September 15, 2025
Observations:
- No weeds.
- No erosion on the walls of the temple
- The sign structures are in good condition
- No burning activity observed
- Pathways are clean
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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5. September 30, 2025
Observations:
- The overall condition is good
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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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.
Suggestions:
- Is it possible to unify the color of the panorama on site to either white or blue?
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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7. October 31, 2025
Observations:
- There are no observations to report in the temple area, no weeds or burning activity.
- I would like to note that mortar will be applied between the stones on the staircase and in other areas soon.
- The panorama also requires repainting, as mentioned in the previous report, and some of the cement blocks forming the pathways need to be renewed as well.
- All of this work will be carried out after the completion of plastering on the protective systems in the palace area
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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8. November 15, 2025
Observations:
- Preparations for the rainy season in the temple area will later begin, specifically regarding the construction or rehabilitation of small dams, which are routinely built every year. This is aimed at controlling the flow of rainwater and preventing it from entering the excavations.
- No weeds or burning activity.
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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9. November 30, 2025
Observations:
- No observations.
- It is supposed that we will repaint the Panorama this month. Please let us know your opinion on the color we should use.
- The storage wall is supposed to be plastered this year, but I am not sure if we will have enough time to do it this month, since we need to focus on more important areas and because the workers have a limited number of hours each month. So, we will see if it is possible to plaster it this month, or we may leave it for next year.
Photographs:
1. Overview
2. Checking
for erosion
3. Inspecting
plaster
4. Checking
for weed removal
5. Inspecting
paths
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