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anastylosis

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Noun1.anastylosis - the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary)anastylosis - the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary)
reassembly, refabrication - assembling again
archaeology, archeology - the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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In the second stage of the project, cement used for restoration in 1930 was removed and the process of anastylosis of broken and fallen parts began.
Tomb of Cyrus the Great restored by Asian News International
UNESCO declared Bamiyan a World Heritage Site in 2003 and there have been discussions with international partners about using the process of anastylosis, by which ruined monuments are reassembled from old fragments and new materials.
New Bamiyan Buddha find amid destruction by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
UNESCO declared Bamiyan a World Heritage Site in 2003 and there have been discussions with international partners about using the process of anastylosis, by which ruined monuments are reassembled from old fragments and new materials.
New Bamiyan Buddha find amid destruction by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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