papyrology

papy·rol·ogy (pap′ə räl′ə jē)

noun

the study and translation of ancient manuscripts written on papyrus

pap′y·rol′o·gist noun

Adjective modifier

literary: My general research areas are Greek philosophy and literature, with special emphasis on Early Greek philosophy and literary papyrology.
Greek: His main research interests are in Greek literary papyrology and the Greek lyric poets.

Modifies a noun

collection: Guided tour of the papyrology collection in the Sackler Library, and demonstration of conservation methods.

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