kings or powerful individuals
relief carving
Maya stelae are a type of stone monument created by the ancient Maya civilization. They typically feature intricate carvings and inscriptions that record historical events, genealogies, and achievements of Maya rulers. Stelae were often placed in prominent locations within Maya cities as a form of public display and commemoration.
The Olmec kept their calendars on stone stelae. These stelae were large, upright stone slabs often featuring inscriptions and carvings related to important events and dates in the Olmec calendar system.
A Mayan stelae is a tell stone column that is carved.
Stelae
stelae
A stelae is an upright stone slab or column with an inscription or a design. A Mayan codice is a folding book written on bark cloth.
stelae
It is called Stelae.
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The ancient maya