stela
IPA: stˈɛɫʌ
noun
- (archaeology) an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone
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Examples of "stela" in Sentences
- The ancient stela depicted a scene of battle between two mighty warriors
- The archaeologists carefully excavated the stela from the ruins of an ancient civilization
- The inscriptions on the stela were written in a language that had long been forgotten
- The stela stood tall and proud in the courtyard of the temple, a silent testament to the past
- Visitors marveled at the intricate carvings on the stela, trying to decipher their meaning
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