Caracterización constructiva de las fábricas de tapia en las fortificaciones almohades del antiguo Reino de Sevilla

Abstract

Most of the Andalusian earthen heritage corresponds to military rammed earth buildings set up between XII and XV centuries. Those corresponding to the Ancient Reign of Seville are the most outstanding group, in which a great number of them have been restored during the last decades. This research aims to state, analyze and assess the main technical and dimensional features of rammed earth walls in this area at the Almohad period. This research is focused on three objectives: provide guidelines in order to assure more consistent and respectful heritage restorations, advance the understanding of historical uses of this constructive technique and state hypothesis about walls of uncertain origin. To that end an assessment methodology proposed by the authors will be implemented.