ABSTRACT
This paper provides an interpretation of the historical pathology of the Kasta burial monument in Amphipolis, Greece. The main goal is the documentation of its mechanical history, i.e. the recognition and interpretation of mechanical events which have left an imprint (damage) on the structure of the monument, via appropriate geostatic analyses at historical stages linking the damage to a sequence of specific mechanical causes (correlation with cause and time sequence of mechanical events). Mechanical historical analyses require data on changes in the geometry of the monument (building phases), changes in the strength of building materials (e.g. ageing), and significant mechanical stresses from the external environment (earthquakes, landslides, etc.) deriving from a variety of scientific fields. This type of analysis highlights the vulnerabilities of a monument's design and allows a reliable estimate of its response to future charges, constituting a powerful tool for taking appropriate protection and restoration measures.
