Epigraphy (from the epi-graphē "on-writing", lit. "inscription")'s the study of s or s 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's called an epigrapher or epigraphist. Scope Epigraphy's a primary tool of archaeology when dealing with literate cultures. The US Library of Congress classifies epigraphy as one… (More on Epigraphist)