The article explores the phenomenon of architectural palimpsest as a set of autonomous architectural solutions that have existed or have existed for a long time in one territory. Using the example of 5 territories of Yekaterinburg, the process of superimposing various architectural solutions and building life cycles is analyzed. The research methodology is based on the concept of a palimpsest as a multi-layered structure, where each historical layer retains its significance despite the appearance of new objects. The authors consider the palimpsest not only as an overlay of architectural solutions in an existing building, but also as a change of objects in a certain area. The practical part of the study includes an analysis of specific examples of Yekaterinburg: the TV tower, the Temp cinema, the Philharmonic Hall apartment building, the Ural Regional Industrial and Economic College and the Yarutin House. 

Keywords: palimpsest, overlay, demolition, liquidation, layers, history, urban research, memory, architecture, memorials, urban transformation, historical sites, architectural heritage

in modern dynamically developing cities, renovation processes are often accompanied by new construction in already built-up areas. In recent years, in Yekaterinburg, the loss of urban facilities that were well known to citizens has caused more and more resonance and attracted the attention of public organizations that oppose demolition. This article attempts to analyze the changes that have occurred in four Ural cities in terms of the loss of architectural objects, compare the reaction of citizens to these losses and determine the most significant losses for cities.

Keywords: demolition, historical heritage, preservation, loss, cities, renewal, urban environment, public organizations, citizens, significance, value