Anastylosis of the Obelisk in the Eastern Circus at Caesarea Maritima (pp. 175–192)

Authors

Yoram Sa‘ad, Israel Antiquities Authority

Abstract

In the center of the Eastern Circus at Caesarea, a fallen obelisk was found broken, in three parts. Considering its importance and special nature, it was decided to raise it on its original location. To do so, a committee of experts, including historians, archaeologists, architects, engineers and conservators, was consulted. The article illustrates the engineering plan, the decision-making processes and the outcome of the anastylosis.

Keywords

technology, reconstruction, conservation

Recommended Citation

Sa‘ad, Yoram (2018) "Anastylosis of the Obelisk in the Eastern Circus at Caesarea Maritima (pp. 175–192)," 'Atiqot: Vol. 92, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1983
Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol92/iss1/12