the study of inscriptions false door: an architectural element in Egyptian tombs in front of which offerings would be made to the deceased. The ka of the deceased was believed to enter and exit the tomb through this doorway hieratic: a cursive form of hieroglyphs used on papyrus

The study of lettersin durable materials, such as stone.

The study, classification and interpretation of inscriptions

See also Inscriptions

The study of inscriptions on such things as monuments, statues, coins.

The study of deciphering, interpreting, and classifying ancient inscriptions.

Epigraphy (Greek, ἐπιγραφή — "written upon") 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.