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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The reassembly of ruined monuments or other artifacts from remaining fragments in an archeologically responsible way (with use of modern materials when needed). uncountable
2. 2
   the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

reassemblyreassemblyrefabricationrefabrication

Etymology

From Ancient Greek αναστήλωσις (anastḗlōsis).

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