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The processes of stone and bronze destruction of the monuments in the Necropoleis were studied as a result of the monitoring. All forms of stone weathering, (mechanical damages, deposits, stone loss) are examined, their classification is proposed, the frequency of occurrence on various rock types is assessed. Particular attention is paid to biodegradation of the stone under the influence of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, lichens and algae), formation of gypsum-rich patina on the surface of carbonate rocks and patina on the surface of bronze monuments.
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Vlasov, D.Y., Frank-Kamenetskaya, O.V., Manurtdinova, V.V., Zelenskayа, M.S. (2019). Decay of the Monuments. In: Frank-Kamenetskaya, O., Vlasov, D., Rytikova, V. (eds) The Effect of the Environment on Saint Petersburg's Cultural Heritage. Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-79072-5_4
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