Study on deterioration and conservation of brick monuments in Polonnaruwa

Abstract

This thesis is presents a study of deterioration and conservation of brick monuments in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North central province in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this research is the study of factors responsible for the deterioration of brick monuments in the old city of polonnaruwa. The study also includes facts such as the history of bricks constructions, technology, and deterioration of brick monuments in Polonanruwa owing to natural, environment and human actions and also the activities connected with conservation.