papyrologies
/ˌpæpɪˈrɑlədʒiz/
noun
- The study of ancient texts written on papyrus, especially from Egypt and the Mediterranean region.
- Her research in papyrologies helped decode a lost poem from the 2nd century.
- The university offers a course in papyrologies for students interested in ancient history.
- Modern papyrologies use infrared imaging to read faded texts on ancient scrolls.