What does anastylosis mean?
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anasty·lo·sis
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Princeton's WordNet
anastylosisnoun
the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary)
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anastylosisnoun
the reassembly of ruined monuments or other artifacts from remaining fragments in an archeologically responsible way (with use of modern materials when needed)
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anastylosis
Anastylosis is an archaeological term that refers to the process of reconstructing a ruined monument, building, or structure using the original architectural elements to the greatest extent possible. In some cases, it may include the use of new materials for missing parts or to provide structural support. It allows for preservation of historical sites with the aim of maintaining authenticity and historical accuracy. It originated from a Greek word which means ‘to assemble again’.
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Anastylosis
Anastylosis is 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.
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- [["1943","2"],["1949","8"],["1951","12"],["1953","2"],["1955","5"],["1957","3"],["1958","2"],["1959","7"],["1960","7"],["1961","2"],["1962","3"],["1963","2"],["1964","11"],["1965","5"],["1966","1"],["1967","2"],["1968","4"],["1969","12"],["1970","12"],["1971","7"],["1972","35"],["1973","12"],["1974","4"],["1975","8"],["1976","12"],["1977","16"],["1978","10"],["1979","5"],["1980","7"],["1981","3"],["1982","26"],["1983","1"],["1984","4"],["1985","7"],["1986","14"],["1987","6"],["1988","6"],["1989","107"],["1990","9"],["1991","8"],["1992","16"],["1993","14"],["1994","72"],["1995","12"],["1996","83"],["1997","24"],["1998","30"],["1999","28"],["2000","93"],["2001","19"],["2002","67"],["2003","66"],["2004","40"],["2005","66"],["2006","56"],["2007","69"],["2008","132"]]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of anastylosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of anastylosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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