Assyriology
the study of the history, language, etc., of the ancient Assyrians.
Historical Examples
Sometimes, daddy dear, you show a wonderful understanding of things that have nothing to do with Assyriology.
The Gray Phantom Herman Landon
One who was to perform yeoman service for Assyriology now entered the field.
Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria Lewis Spence
Assyriology leads me to mention M. and Mme. Dieulafoy, well known for their excavations at Suse, and their books.
My Memoirs Marguerite Steinheil
They form a connecting link between Egyptology and Assyriology, and bring forth their relation with Palestine.
Expositor’s Bible: Index S. G. Ayres
We owe to Assyriology his restoration to his proper place in the annals of mankind.
The Expositor’s Bible F. W. Farrar
Assyriology, the study of the monuments of Assyria, chiefly in a Biblical interest.
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia Edited by Rev. James Wood
noun
the study of the culture, history, and archaeological remains of ancient Assyria
n.
1846, from Assyria + -ology. Related: Assyriologist.
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