What is "anastylosis"

n. (context archaeology English) the reassembly of ruined monuments or other artifacts from remaining fragments in an archeologically responsible way (with use of modern materials when needed)

n. the archeological reassembly of ruined monuments from fallen or decayed fragments (incorporating new materials when necessary)

Anastylosis (from the Ancient Greek: ; = "again", and = "to erect (a stela or building)") 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.