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	* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.		* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

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	* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.		* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

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	* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.		* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

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	* Archaeology and construction.		* Archaeology and construction.
	* Conservation area.		* Conservation area.
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	* Hagia Sophia.		* Hagia Sophia.
	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)		* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
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−	Anastylosis is an archaeological term that refers to reconstructing ruined buildings or monuments. The key to anastylosis is that, as far as is possible, the original architectural elements and materials are used to reassemble the structure.	+	Anastylosis is an archaeological term that refers to reconstructing ruined buildings and monuments. The key to anastylosis is that, as far as is possible, the original architectural elements and materials are used to reassemble the structure.

	The criteria for anastylosis, as detailed in the international Venice Charter of 1964, are that the structure’s original condition must be scientifically confirmed; each recovered component’s proper placement must be determined; and replacement materials that are used must be limited to those that are necessary for stability.		The criteria for anastylosis, as detailed in the international Venice Charter of 1964, are that the structure’s original condition must be scientifically confirmed; each recovered component’s proper placement must be determined; and replacement materials that are used must be limited to those that are necessary for stability.

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	* Archaeology and construction.		* Archaeology and construction.
	* Conservation area.		* Conservation area.
−	* ~~Haghia~~ Sophia.	+	* Hagia Sophia.
	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)		* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
	* Library of Celsus.		* Library of Celsus.

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	* Archaeology and construction.		* Archaeology and construction.
	* Conservation area.		* Conservation area.
		+	* Haghia Sophia.
	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)		* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
	* Library of Celsus.		* Library of Celsus.
		+	* Parthenon.
	* Principles of conservation.		* Principles of conservation.
	* Remedial works.		* Remedial works.
	* Restoration.		* Restoration.
		+	* Roman Colosseum.
	* Scheduled monuments.		* Scheduled monuments.
	* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.		* Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]		[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Research_/_Innovation]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

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	However, although the aim is to rebuild using original materials, it may be that a structure needs to be disassembled and reassembled with some new components, or that new foundations may be required.		However, although the aim is to rebuild using original materials, it may be that a structure needs to be disassembled and reassembled with some new components, or that new foundations may be required.

−	A well-known and celebrated example of anastylosis is the work to reconstruct the Library of Celsus in Turkey ~~(1970~~-~~78)~~. Prior to ~~this~~, the process had mainly been seen as a measure of conservation, whereas, the library project demonstrated its inherent importance in terms of building history and research.	+	A well-known and celebrated example of anastylosis is the work to reconstruct the Library of Celsus, built originally by the Romans in Ephesus, Turkey, around 114-117 AD. Prior to the recontruction in 1970-78, the process had mainly been seen as a measure of conservation, whereas, the library project demonstrated its inherent importance in terms of building history and research.

	Detractors of anastylosis argue that not all the building phases can be presented – an ancient structure may have gone through several alterations and changes during its history. Anastylosis gives preference to one particular phase.		Detractors of anastylosis argue that not all the building phases can be presented – an ancient structure may have gone through several alterations and changes during its history. Anastylosis gives preference to one particular phase.

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	Two other famous examples of the practice are the Acropolis in Athens, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. High-profile candidates for future anastylosis include the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan that were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, and Palmyra in Syria, destroyed by Isis in 2016-17.		Two other famous examples of the practice are the Acropolis in Athens, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. High-profile candidates for future anastylosis include the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan that were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, and Palmyra in Syria, destroyed by Isis in 2016-17.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Archaeologist.		* Archaeologist.
	* Archaeology and construction.		* Archaeology and construction.
	* Conservation area.		* Conservation area.
		+	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
	* Library of Celsus.		* Library of Celsus.
	* Principles of conservation.		* Principles of conservation.

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−	Anastylosis is an archaeological term that ~~is used to refer~~ to reconstructing ruined buildings or monuments. The key to anastylosis is that, as far as is possible, the original architectural elements and materials ~~should be~~ used to reassemble the structure.	+	Anastylosis is an archaeological term that refers to reconstructing ruined buildings or monuments. The key to anastylosis is that, as far as is possible, the original architectural elements and materials are used to reassemble the structure.

	The criteria for anastylosis, as detailed in the international Venice Charter of 1964, are that the structure’s original condition must be scientifically confirmed; each recovered component’s proper placement must be determined; and replacement materials that are used must be limited to those that are necessary for stability.		The criteria for anastylosis, as detailed in the international Venice Charter of 1964, are that the structure’s original condition must be scientifically confirmed; each recovered component’s proper placement must be determined; and replacement materials that are used must be limited to those that are necessary for stability.

−	~~Although~~ the aim is to rebuild using original materials ~~as much as possible~~, it may be ~~the case~~ that a structure needs to be ~~carefully~~ disassembled and reassembled with new components, or that new foundations may be required~~. Materials of restoration grade, such as plaster, cement and synthetic resins, are most suitable~~.	+	However, although the aim is to rebuild using original materials, it may be that a structure needs to be disassembled and reassembled with some new components, or that new foundations may be required.

−	A well-known and celebrated example of anastylosis is the work ~~done~~ to reconstruct the Library of Celsus in Turkey (1970-78). Prior to this, the process had mainly been seen as a measure of conservation, whereas, the library project demonstrated its inherent importance in terms of building history and research.	+	A well-known and celebrated example of anastylosis is the work to reconstruct the Library of Celsus in Turkey (1970-78). Prior to this, the process had mainly been seen as a measure of conservation, whereas, the library project demonstrated its inherent importance in terms of building history and research.

−	~~A positive aspect~~ of anastylosis is that ~~a structure~~ can be ~~developed with original material~~ and ~~returned to as near~~ its ~~original state as possible~~. ~~It also enables maintenance~~ to ~~be carried out more easily than on a ruined building with architectural fragments left abandoned~~.	+	Detractors of anastylosis argue that not all the building phases can be presented – an ancient structure may have gone through several alterations and changes during its history. Anastylosis gives preference to one particular phase.

−	~~However, detractors of anastylosis argue that an inherent problem~~ is that ~~not all~~ the ~~building phases can be presented – an ancient structure may have gone through several alterations and changes over its history~~. ~~Anastylosis makes it necessary~~ to ~~allocate preference to one particular state while older or younger phases can only be suggested~~.	+	Another difficulty is that regardless of the rigour applied to the preparation, the reconstruction will inevitably include errors of interpretation. There is also the argument that damage caused to the original components is practically inevitable as a result of anastylosis.

−	Another difficulty found in the method is that regardless of the rigour applied to the preparation, the reconstruction will inevitably capture errors of interpretation that have been made. There is also the argument that damage caused to the original components is practically inevitable as a result of anastylosis.	+	Two other famous examples of the practice are the Acropolis in Athens, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. High-profile candidates for future anastylosis include the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan that were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, and Palmyra in Syria, destroyed by Isis in 2016-17.
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−	~~Aside from the Library of Celsus, two~~ other famous examples of the practice are the Acropolis in Athens, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. High-profile candidates for future anastylosis include the Buddhas of Bamiyan in Afghanistan that were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001, and Palmyra in Syria, destroyed by Isis in 2016-17.	+

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