The glossary provides definitions of technical terms and concepts used elsewhere on this website. If you have come across terms on this website that are not familiar to you or that you think should be glossed here, please let us know via email.
Epigraphy
Epigraphy is the study of texts and related symbolic communications (e.g., graffitti, mason’s marks and the like) inscribed or incised into durable materials like stone or metal. This topic provides links to articles on the AWMC website related to the study of epigraphy in the context of ancient geography. [ read article ]
Tholos tombs
Tholos tomb near Pylos, © 1996, Tom Elliott
This article provides a defintion of tholos tombs, as well as links to related images and information about them. [ read article ]
