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Epigraphy

Scope note

Study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions, including writings, pictures, and random scratchings, incised on stone, clay, metal, or other hard surfaces. For the study of ancient modes of writing more generally, use "paleography."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000138808

Broader Terms used

<history-related disciplines>

Created

13yrs ago

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