According to a statement by the Directorate-General seen by SANA, the extent of damage has been painstakingly studied by cutting-edge archeological instruments, part of which were provided by the Russian side. The arch stones of the ancient landmark have been thoroughly documented, sorted, and classified using three-dimensional technology to study their use for rebuilding the architectural marvel (a process known as anastylosis).
Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Material Culture Natalya Solovieva said in March that the joint reconstruction effort would be carried out on the basis of a cooperation agreement, and indicated that consultations with international experts to discuss approaches to rebuilding the Ancient Roman monument will be held before restoration begins. According to Solovieva, the monument’s painstaking reconstruction will begin next spring, and take about three years to complete.