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  • noun archaeology 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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  • noun the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary)

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