Word of the Day

Anastylosis:

an archaeological term for a reconstruction technique whereby a ruined building or monument is restored using the original architectural elements to the greatest degree possible. It is also sometimes used to refer to a similar technique for restoring broken pottery and other small objects.

Found in the Archaeology Magazine article “The Acropolis of Athens“.

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