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The article reflects on the use of limestone in the construction of Islamic monuments in Istanbul, Turkey and Turkish Thrace. It mentions that limestone is used in the construction of monuments due to its abundance and quality as its can be molded into any shape. It discusses the reasons of deterioration in monument which include air pollution, deteriorated limestone and weathering forms on limestone monuments.