epigraphy

Noun

Meaning

The science of inscriptions; the art of engraving inscriptions or of deciphering them.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

egyptology title archaeology table criticism notice quotation dedication cryptography caption epitaph lexicography epigraph paleobiology posy
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Hypernyms

paleography

Related terms

epigraph epigraphic epigrapher

Examples

Epigraphy is the relatively young science of historical inscriptions or epigraphs. Source: Internet

The Brahmi script was already divided into regional variants at the time of the earliest surviving epigraphy around the 3rd century BC. Source: Internet

In the city of Kandahar his personal epigraphy can be found in the Chilzina rock mountain. Source: Internet

What was demanded from Jewish communities was political support to the Roman imperial order, as attested in Caesarea, where epigraphy attests that some of its Jewish citizens served in the Roman army during both the 66 and 132 rebellions. Source: Internet

I've studied the work of David Stuart as far as art history and epigraphy goes. Source: Internet

The other two documents share a common Egyptian origin and Garshūni epigraphy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

epigraphics epigraphist epigraphology epigrowth epiguanine epigyne