The value of itinerant fragments between Asia Minor and Europe

Built heritage constitutes a layered record of human activity, often surviving as fragmented architecture and dispersed artefacts. Historical excavation practices frequently removed architectural elements from their original contexts, generating spatial and interpretive disconnections. This study explores the potential of digital technologies to virtually reunite displaced heritage, focusing on selected statues and architectural fragments from the Hellenistic city of Priene, now divided between the archaeological site and museums in Berlin. Through photogrammetry, laser scanning, and 3D modelling, the research investigates original spatial relationships and proposes a dual framework in which digital recomposition enhances both archaeological interpretation and museum presentation while preserving the integrity of the original artefacts.