The La Mercedin Historical Temple, which sits on the slopes of the Bopocadeep volcano in Atlixco, Puebla, has been structurally reset after the dome collapsed during the 2017 earthquake.
Earthquake in Puebla, September 19, 2017In Mexico, mostly known as 19s, 370 people were killed and thousands of people were killed after dozens of buildings in the Greater Mexico city area.
Now, almost a decade later, a beloved area of Mexican history It was damaged in the earthquake Has been reset.
The temple, built in 1668 by the Catholic Series of the Captured Recovery, was a part of the historical importance in the region, because it was part of a convent built in 1619, expanding their presence in New Spain, supported by the Spanish descent.
Reorganization work was carried out between the Ministry of Cultural Ministry of Mexico between September and Dec.
Restorers, architects, structure experts, voltt professionals, craftsmen and traders worked together to reconstruct the dome using historical photos. With 8.5 meters in diameter and 6 meters high, the dome has eight categories with skilites (Windows) and a lamp. Workers protected the original style and appearance of the dome, while improvement of its structural security, stability and durability, according to an Ina statement.
The president of Ina Puebla, Manuel Villariel Wascavez, noted that the temple was “recovered at several stages, during which the walls, curves and some compartments were integrated.” The Dome area was temporarily closed, while the parishioners were temporarily closed, while special analysis and administrative procedures for its reconstruction were continued.
The biggest challenge is to have a similar shape, but has a lighter, slim structure to provide more support and security.
Reorganization efforts focus on the original values, origin and construction materials of the historical structures, while documenting the interventions made during the restoration process.
In this case, the rehabilitation in the outer moldings of the dome is clearly distinguished to vision. This allows future historians or resettakers to easily identify original and renovated components.
However, with the support of the community, some pending works will be done in the future. Some of these works include the update of the floor, maintenance and the painting of the facade.
The official hand of the building took place on February 27 at the request of the community. With the contribution of the federal and local authorities that contributed to the rehabilitation of the temple, a mass was celebrated in honor of the Ina Puebla Center.
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