Assyriology

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As·syr·i·ol·o·gy (

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The study of the ancient civilization and language of Assyria.

As·syri·olo·gist n.

Assyriology [əˌsɪrɪˈɒlədʒɪ]

(Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) (Social Science / Archaeology) (Historical Terms) the study of the culture, history, and archaeological remains of ancient Assyria

Assyriologist n

Assyriology

the study of the language and culture of ancient Assyria. — Assyriologist, n. — Assyriological, adj.

See also: Antiquity

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Assyriology - archeology of the ancient Assyrians

archaeology, archeology - the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures

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