Epigraphy
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| - | '''Epigraphy''' is the study of [[wikt:inscription|inscription]]s or [[wikt:epigraph|epigraph]]s engraved into stone or other durable materials, or cast in metal, the science of classifying them as to cultural context and date, elucidating them and assessing what conclusions can be deduced from them. A person studying this is called an ''epigrapher'' or ''epigraphist''. | + | '''Epigraphy''' is the study of [[inscription]]s or [[epigraph]]s engraved into stone or other durable materials, or cast in metal, the science of classifying them as to cultural context and date, elucidating them and assessing what conclusions can be deduced from them. A person studying this is called an ''epigrapher'' or ''epigraphist''. |
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Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs engraved into stone or other durable materials, or cast in metal, the science of classifying them as to cultural context and date, elucidating them and assessing what conclusions can be deduced from them. A person studying this is called an epigrapher or epigraphist.
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