Epigraphy

Epigraphy (Greek, επιγραφή - "written upon") is the study of inscriptions engraved into stone or other permanent 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. The study of ancient handwriting, usually in ink, is a separate field, Paleography.

External links

• Onno van Nijf, "Introduction to Greek and Latin epigraphy: an absolute beginners' guide"
• Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents, Oxford University