Stelae
Stelae are stone slabs or pillars, often carved with inscriptions or reliefs. They were used to mark graves, commemorate events, or display laws. Many ancient cultures, from the Egyptians to the Mayans, used stelae to record important information.
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Beisan Steles
The Beisan steles, also known as the Beisan Inscription, are ancient stone monuments located near the site of the biblical city of…
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Danish Runic Inscription 66
The Mask Stone (DR 66): A Viking Memorial with a Mysterious Battle The Mask Stone, officially known as Danish Runic Inscription 66…
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Kurgan Stelae in Kyrgyzstan
Kurgan stelae are stone monuments associated with burial mounds, known as kurgans, found throughout Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan. These stelae, dating primarily…
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Aksaray Stele
The Aksaray Stele is an important archaeological artifact discovered near Aksaray, Turkey. This basalt monument dates back to the Late Hittite period,…
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Stele of Ördek-Burnu
The Stele of Ördek-Burnu is an ancient artifact found in modern-day Turkey. It dates to the 5th century BC, during the height…
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Stele of Aristion
The Stele of Aristion is an ancient Greek funerary monument from around 510 BC. This stone stele, carved by the sculptor Aristokles,…