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What was the material used to consolidate the exposed pieces of the griffin?
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?
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?
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?
How many small orthostats were found in the first year of the project?
What was used to reinforce the head's core of the griffin?
What was used to reinforce the head's core of the griffin?
What was applied in a thin layer to achieve re-surfacing?
What was applied in a thin layer to achieve re-surfacing?
In which city are the two biggest Tell Halaf collections located?
In which city are the two biggest Tell Halaf collections located?
What is displayed next to the 'younger scorpion-man' in the National Museum of Aleppo?
What is displayed next to the 'younger scorpion-man' in the National Museum of Aleppo?
What was restored in February 2002?
What was restored in February 2002?
What led to the conclusion that the entrance façade was intentionally destroyed in ancient times?
What led to the conclusion that the entrance façade was intentionally destroyed in ancient times?
Who was responsible for piecing the sculptures back together?
Who was responsible for piecing the sculptures back together?
What was created by Igor von Jakimow to facilitate the restoration process?
What was created by Igor von Jakimow to facilitate the restoration process?
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