anastylosis

an·a·sty·lo·sis

[an-uh-stahy-loh-sis]
noun, plural an·a·sty·lo·ses [an-uh-stahy-loh-seez] .
the restoration of a ruined monument or building by reassembling fallen parts and, when necessary, incorporating new materials.

Origin:
1955–60; ana- + Gk stȳ́lōsis, derivative of styloûn to prop with pillars; see stylo-, -osis

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anastylosis

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