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Classical Domain denotes the scholarly field commonly referred to as Classics or Classical Studies, concerned principally with ancient Greek and Roman languages, texts, and cultures. It includes the examination of Greek and Latin literary, philosophical, historical, legal, and documentary texts, as well as inscriptions, manuscripts, and other written sources ^[1]. A central component of the field is philological analysis: the study of linguistic forms, ancient grammatical traditions, textual transmission, variant readings, and the interpretation of texts in relation to their historical context ^[1]. The Classical Domain also encompasses material and historical evidence—including archaeological remains, visual culture, and records of social, political, religious, and intellectual life—when these support the study of Greek and Roman antiquity ^[2]. Its conceptual boundary is defined by this primary Greco-Roman focus; it is not a general designation for all ancient civilizations, although evidence from neighbouring cultures may be considered where it directly informs the interpretation of Greek or Roman sources ^[2].