| Title | सुर्खी - Surkhi (Surkhi)सुर्खी Surkhi |
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| Description | Powdered brick or burnt clay added to lime mortar to impart hydraulic properties. The pozzolanic reaction between surkhi and lime creates a stronger, more durable mortar. |
| Tags | Surkhi Brick Dust Pozzolan Lime Mortar |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-423047299-20-11-25-SH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/surkhi |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/surkhi |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Pozzolan Additive |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Period CE |
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| Sources | Local brick kilns Recycled brick rubble |
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| Properties | Particle size: Fine powder Specific gravity: 2.5-2.7 Pozzolanic activity: High Increases mortar strength |
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| Uses | Additive to lime mortar Hydraulic lime production |
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| Materials | சுண்ணாம்புச் சாந்து - Cuṇṇāmpuc cāntu (Lime Mortar) செங்கல் - Ceṅkal (Brick) |
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| Styles | Dravidian architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple |
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| Notes |
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| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Thiruketheeswaram Temple Mannar Sri Lanka | Primary | 100% |