Description
The historical study of ancient inscriptions on materials such as stone, wood, glas, metal and leather.
Alternative labels
interpreting inscriptions
study of epigraphs
identifying graphemes
study of inscriptions
classifying graphemes
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Epigraphy is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Epigraphy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Archaeologist: Archaeologists research and study past civilisations and settlements through collecting and inspecting material remains. They analyse and draw conclusions on a wide array of matters such as hierarchy systems, linguistics, culture, and politics based on the study of objects, structures, fossils, relics, and artifacts left behind by these peoples. Archaeologists utilise various interdisciplinary methods such as stratigraphy, typology, 3D analysis, mathematics, and modelling.
Archaeology lecturer: Archaeology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, archaeology, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of archaeology, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.
References
- Epigraphy – ESCO
