Noun epigraphy has 1 sense

1. epigraphy - the study of ancient inscriptions
   --₁ is a kind of paleography
   

Epigraphy

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: the study or art of writing inscriptions or epigraphs

Usage: Epigraphy involves deciphering, analyzing, and interpreting ancient writings engraved on surfaces such as stone, metal, wood, or even pottery.

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Sample Sentences:

1. The discovery of a new epigraph in the ruins shed light on the ancient civilization.

2. The epigraphy of the inscription was so intricate that it took years for experts to accurately decipher its meaning.

3. Scholars often travel to archaeological sites to study and document the epigraphy found on ancient monuments.