sumerology
/ˌsuːməˈrɑːlədʒi/
noun
- The study of the ancient Sumerian civilization, including its language, history, culture, and archaeology.
- She decided to major in Sumerology because she was fascinated by ancient Mesopotamia.
- The professor's research in Sumerology focuses on Sumerian religious texts.
- Sumerology has revealed many details about the world's first writing system.