1. Lack of original materials: Historical ornamentation often involves intricate designs and details that were created using specific materials. However, many of these materials may be difficult or impossible to find today, which can make restoration challenging.
2. High cost: Restoration efforts can be expensive, particularly when it comes to historical ornamentation. This is due to not only the cost of the materials themselves but also the skilled labor required to recreate the designs.
3. Maintaining authenticity: One of the challenges of restoring historical ornamentation is ensuring that it remains true to the original design. Restorers must balance the need to make repairs with the desire to maintain authenticity.
4. Cultural and political sensitivity: Ornamentation can be a reflection of a culture or a political system. Therefore, any restoration effort needs to be culturally and politically sensitive to respect the original design's intent.
5. Time-consuming process: Restoration of historical ornamentation in architecture can often be a lengthy and time-consuming process. It typically involves detailed work that requires significant patience and attention to detail.
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