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Assyriology

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As·syr·i·ol·o·gy  (-sîr-l-j)
n.
The study of the ancient civilization and language of Assyria.
As·syri·olo·gist n.
Assyriology [əˌsɪrɪˈɒlədʒɪ]
n
(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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Noun1.Assyriology - archeology of the ancient Assyrians
archaeology, archeology - the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures


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