What is a stele?
Q: What is a stele?
A: A stele is a stone or wooden slab that is built to help people remember something.
Q: How is a stele typically shaped?
A: A stele is typically taller than it is wide.
Q: What is usually inscribed, carved or painted onto a stele?
A: The names and titles of the person or thing that shall be remembered are usually inscribed, carved or painted onto a stele.
Q: What is the purpose of a stele?
A: The purpose of a stele is to help people remember something when they look at it.
Q: Is a stele usually made of stone, wood, or both?
A: A stele can be made of both stone and wood.
Q: How is the person to be remembered typically represented on a stele?
A: The names and titles of the person to be remembered are typically represented on a stele.
Q: Can a stele be decorated in other ways besides having names and titles inscribed on it?
A: Yes, a stele can also be decorated with relief carvings or paintings.
