Stele
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A stele (/ˈstiːli/ STEE-lee) or stela (/ˈstiːlə/* STEE-lə*) is a stone or wooden slab, generally taller than it is wide, erected in the ancient world as a monument. The surface of the stele often has text, ornamentation, or both. These may be inscribed, carved in relief, or painted.