Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB), bearing the traces of many civilizations He completed the restoration and reinforcement works he started at Ankara CastleThe cracks in the castle's walls were repaired with scientific techniques and the structure was reinforced with special materials to ensure it can be carried safely into the future.
Comprehensive Repair with Scientific Techniques and Special Materials
The comprehensive maintenance and repair work initiated by ABB to fix the cracks in the walls of Ankara Castle was carried out with the approval of the Ankara Cultural Heritage Preservation Regional Board. Within the scope of the work; structural crack repair, sealing of gaps, wall seams, finishing, cleaning and strengthening transactions were performed.
Especially with the 'wall stitching' method, in accordance with the static project Specially produced stainless steel, flexible and earthquake-resistant materials brought from Germany While the anchorage manufacturing was carried out by fixing the spiral stitch element with epoxy, reinforcement was made in the joint space with the spiral stitch element in order to increase the resistance against both horizontal loads and tensile forces.
Clock Tower and Landscaping Renewed
In the circular bastion located on the left side of Hisarkapı, excavation, filling and andesite renewal, water insulation processes and gargoyle manufacturing were carried out in order to drain excess water coming from the upper surface. While the exterior facade, windows and door of the clock tower were renewed in accordance with its original texture, the clock and bell system were also activated.
The retaining wall behind the ramparts, which carries the road, was also renewed and joints were manufactured in accordance with the ramparts. In addition, the levels of the stairs on the upper part of the parking lot in the Castle were adjusted and the floor covering and railings were renewed. The plants in the work area that were damaging the ramparts were also permanently cleared.
“We took an X-ray of the walls”
Stating that Ankara Castle is one of the most important symbols of the capital, Bekir Ödemiş, ABB Cultural and Natural Heritage Department Project CoordinatorHe said the following about the work carried out:
“Ankara Castle has undergone serious repairs twice throughout its history, but it has been facing problems caused by neglect and incorrect applications for a long time. Over time, both wear and tear has increased and other negativities have occurred. First, as a first stage, a team from Ankara University conducted a georadar study here and took an x-ray of the place. We determined the water levels and humidity levels here again. After these determinations, a team from Gebze Technical University again made a report. We did stitching, in fact, we had the materials we used in this stitching made in Germany. We also did the work on the clock tower without damaging its original texture. The clock was not working, we made it work as well.”
These restoration works are of great importance in terms of preserving the cultural heritage of Ankara Castle and passing it on to future generations.
