+Stelae are upright stone slabs or pillars, often carved or inscribed. They serve as ancient markers, commemorating events, persons, or boundaries, found across diverse cultures from [Ancient Egypt](/wiki/ancient-egypt) to [Maya Civilization](/wiki/maya_civilization).
+## See also
+- [Monument](/wiki/monument)
+- [Sculpture](/wiki/sculpture)
+- [Inscription](/wiki/inscription)