Tell Halaf Collections: Aleppo vs Berlin
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What was the material used to consolidate the exposed pieces of the griffin?

  • Limestone
  • Solvent-free mortar
  • Gypsum
  • Epoxy resin (correct)
  • What was used to rebuild the chest of the griffin?

  • Epoxy resin
  • Gypsum (correct)
  • Solvent-free mortar
  • Limestone
  • What was destroyed in the museum fire?

  • Only the smaller objects
  • None of the objects
  • Both smaller and larger objects (correct)
  • Only the larger objects
  • How many small orthostats were found in the first year of the project?

    <p>Nine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used to reinforce the head's core of the griffin?

    <p>Solvent-free mortar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was applied in a thin layer to achieve re-surfacing?

    <p>Material-imitating mortar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city are the two biggest Tell Halaf collections located?

    <p>Aleppo and Berlin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is displayed next to the 'younger scorpion-man' in the National Museum of Aleppo?

    <p>The goddess sculpture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was restored in February 2002?

    <p>The first animal base from the Western Palace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the conclusion that the entrance façade was intentionally destroyed in ancient times?

    <p>The damage symptoms observed during excavation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for piecing the sculptures back together?

    <p>Igor von Jakimow, a Russian artist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was created by Igor von Jakimow to facilitate the restoration process?

    <p>Moulds for plaster casts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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