papyrology
noun
pap·y·rol·o·gy ˌpa-pə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
: the study of papyrus manuscripts
papyrologist
ˌpa-pə-ˈrä-lə-jist
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web That papyrology called to him was perhaps little wonder. 
Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 13 May 2020
Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 13 May 2020 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above