Paleography (Noun)
Meaning
The study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's work in paleography led to the translation of a long-lost ancient manuscript that had been hidden away for centuries.
- Experts in paleography worked tirelessly to decipher the hieroglyphics on the newly discovered Egyptian tomb.
- Paleography was the key to understanding the texts that were discovered on the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls.
- Scholars used paleography to study the historical development of written languages.
- By studying the art of paleography, historians can unlock the secrets of the past through the interpretation of ancient scripts.