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The results are not replicas – they are original creations based on partial evidence from the period. The process of their making using modern skills and traditional techniques adds to our understanding – often in unexpected ways. Sometimes this has resulted in a re-interpretation of the often fugitive evidence. But what always emerges is an increased appreciation of the skills of ancient craftspeople.
After nearly five months of closure, we have started to welcome visitors back to our museums with a phased reopening.