I was intrigued by a respondent's astute observation of a temple wall incorporated in church wall in Old Goa. Certainly this is some valid observation (on the ground) and may be even better than a written documented observation of Goa's history.
However as I analyze this observation, the issue that intrigues me is why would the architect and builder retain a wall? And more importantly the foundation under the wall of an old building as part of the new building? The old foundation will have to bear the weight of the new (larger) structure and roof. If you were building a house for yourself, (as I did) would you want a wall of an old house (of uncertain building materials) maintained and be a small component of the new house? And run the risk of collapse of the entire structure at later date due to the unknown foundation? Or would it be a lot easier for all involved and a lot safer to just build the new structure in-toto? Is the astute observation a fact or a mind's eye? Regards, Gilbert ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
