Stela Collection

Detail of a Stela, Mayan archaeological site, Tikal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guatemala, Central America

Stela of Amenemhat I. Table offering. 12th Dynasty. Middle K
Amenemhat I. 1st King. 12th Dynasty (1991-1962 BC). Middle Kingdom. Limestone, painted, stela of Amenemhat. Table offerings. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Relief. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum

Stele G portraying King 18 Rabbit, Copan Ruins, Honduras
Stele G portraying King 18 Rabbit, Copan Ruinas, Honduras

Carved stone pillar of Mayan Calendar, Quirigua, Guatemala
Carved stone pillar or stela (known as Stela E) that recorded the Mayan Calendar, Quirigua, Izabal, Guatemala (Mesoamerica). They were erected to mark the passing of a katun (roughly 20 years)

Mayan stela showing human sacrifice
A Mayan stela showing human sacrifice from the Cozumalhuapa culture in Guatamala

Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa, 2nd-1st century BC
Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa (modern Tunisia), 2nd-1st century BC. This stela comes from a religious precinct known as the tophet at Carthage

Iron age stela of two horses fighting, 5th century
Germanic Iron Age stela of two horses fighting, from Haggeey, Uppland, Sweden, 5th century

Roman sepulchral relief of a couple. 2nd century AD
Sepulchral relief depicting the spouse Diodemes and Sekunda. 2nd century AD. Roman. Marble. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Poland. Krakow. Jewish cemetery

Stela with Oscan inscription. 300-100 BC
Stela with Oscan inscription. Fragment located in the inner arch of Nola Gate. Pompeii, Italy. The inscription say: Vibius Popidius

Detail from a monument to Imenyseneb, Chief of Expeditions to the Pharaoh
IND113548 Detail from a monument to Imenyseneb, Chief of Expeditions to the Pharaoh, with magical numbers and formulae for him and his female companions (painted limestone) by Egyptian

Cure of the Hittite princess who was possessed by a devil, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614197 Cure of the Hittite princess who was possessed by a devil, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Stewart

Asuka Hill (Asukayama), from the series "Five Hills of Edo (Koto no gozan)", c
Asuka Hill (Asukayama), from the series " Five Hills of Edo (Koto no gozan)", c. 1780/1801

Stela, A. D. 702. Creator: Unknown
Stela, A.D. 702

Fragment of a Stela Depicting Fowling in the Marshes, Sakkara, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 10 (about 2186-2061 BCE)

Stela of Amenemhat and Hemet, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12 (about 1956-1877 BCE)

Stela of Thenti and Nefert, Egypt, Old Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 4 (about 2566-2532 BCE)

Stela of Amenemhat and Yatu, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12-early Dynasty 13 (about 1870-1770 BCE)

Fragment of a Stela Depicting Plowing, Harvesting, and Fowling, Egypt, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 10 (2075-2035 BCE)

Memorial stela (fragment), 1800-1600 BC (limestone)
3576284 Memorial stela (fragment), 1800-1600 BC (limestone) by Egyptian; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Discovery Centre) U.K.; (add.info)

Stela with scenes of combat and hunting, from Novario (sandstone)
704096 Stela with scenes of combat and hunting, from Novario (sandstone) by Roman; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Inscribed marble stele recording a dispute between the islands of Paros and Naxos
1076470 Inscribed marble stele recording a dispute between the islands of Paros and Naxos, from Delos, Greece, c.200 BC (marble) by Greek

Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone)
1074083 Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 42.5x79x9.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: rectangular, of the priest Montuhotep)

Architectural element, High Imperial Period (27 AD- 395 BC) (stone)
GDG267040 Architectural element, High Imperial Period (27 AD- 395 BC) (stone) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Djemila

Stelae depicting the deceased before Horus, from Luxor, New Kingdom (painted wood)
FIT282584 Stelae depicting the deceased before Horus, from Luxor, New Kingdom (painted wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 22.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Kudurru of King Melishikhu II depicting Babylonian emblems, from Susa (calcite)
XIR162185 Kudurru of King Melishikhu II depicting Babylonian emblems, from Susa (calcite) by Mesopotamian, (12th century BC); height: 65 cm; Louvre, Paris

Stele from Alvarado, Veracruz state, Pre-Classic Period (stone)
JPC207642 Stele from Alvarado, Veracruz state, Pre-Classic Period (stone) by Olmec (1200 BC-200 BC); height: 330 cm; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Kudurru of King Melishikhu II depicting the king presenting his daughter to a goddess
XIR219696 Kudurru of King Melishikhu II depicting the king presenting his daughter to a goddess, from Babylon (limestone) by Mesopotamian, (12th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Rune stone outside Gripsholm Castle (stone)
XSP224338 Rune stone outside Gripsholm Castle (stone) by Viking; Mariefred, Sweden; (add.info.: snake design popular in Viking runic stones; symbolises a mother in honour of her lost son who went to)

Relief of the Mourning Athena, c. 460 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR158834 Relief of the Mourning Athena, c.460 (marble) (b/w photo) by Greek, (5th century BC); height: 54 cm; Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

Phainippos and Mnesarete gravestone showing family reunion and handshake, Attic period, c
SCP53204 Phainippos and Mnesarete gravestone showing family reunion and handshake, Attic period, c.350 BC (marble) by Greek, (4th century BC); height:148 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Greek

False door of Sheshi, c. 2300-2200 BC (painted limestone)
SCP50749 False door of Sheshi, c.2300-2200 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian, Old Kingdom (c.2613-2181 BC); 130x63x7 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Stele in Grand Plaza (stone) (detail of 231827)
XBP231828 Stele in Grand Plaza (stone) (detail of 231827) by Mayan (7th century); Copan, Honduras, Central America; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Stele depicting a deity worshipping the Tree of Life, Canaanite Period (1500-1200 BC
BLP398319 Stele depicting a deity worshipping the Tree of Life, Canaanite Period (1500-1200 BC) (limestone) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Hecht Museum, Haifa

One of the Lunigiana stele, found in Bigliolo, c. 3000 BC (stone)
875125 One of the Lunigiana stele, found in Bigliolo, c.3000 BC (stone) by Prehistoric; Museo delle Statue Stele, Pontremoli, Italy; (add.info.: Group C); eGiuliano Valsecchi; out of copyright

Stela, from Novario (sandstone)
704095 Stela, from Novario (sandstone) by Roman; Museo Preistorico e Etnographico Luigi Pigorini, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Funerary stele of Dexileos (d. 394 BC) depicting him on his horse about to strike at
XIR194179 Funerary stele of Dexileos (d.394 BC) depicting him on his horse about to strike at the enemy (marble) (b/w photo) by Greek School, (4th century BC); 175x135 cm; Kerameikos, Athens

Runic stone (stone)
XSP227757 Runic stone (stone) by Viking; Lund, Sweden; out of copyright

Rune stone, Mariefred
KW227434 Rune stone, Mariefred by Viking; Mariefred, Sweden; out of copyright

Funerary Stele of Hordiefnakht, 330-323 BC (limestone)
615796 Funerary Stele of Hordiefnakht, 330-323 BC (limestone) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 52x38x7.5 cm; Freud Museum, London

Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt)
1218756 Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt) by Syrian; 69x37x23 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info)

Limestone tomb stele, relief of a bearded banqueter with boy attendant and a seated woman
1216507 Limestone tomb stele, relief of a bearded banqueter with boy attendant and a seated woman, c.325-30 BC (limestone) by Cypriot; 192x64 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Stela of Imeny (limestone)
1216380 Stela of Imeny (limestone) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Abydos ); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Statue at Copan (engraving)
980537 Statue at Copan (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue at Copan)

Inscribed stele (marble)
614981 Inscribed stele (marble) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Stele 2, Pre-Classic Period (stone)
JPC207629 Stele 2, Pre-Classic Period (stone) by Olmec (1200 BC-200 BC); height: 260 cm; Open air museum of La Venta, Tabasco State, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Rich History and Artistry of Stelas: From Mayan Ruins to Ancient Egypt" Delve into the captivating world of stelas, ancient stone monuments that offer a glimpse into civilizations long past. One such example is found in Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a detailed stela stands as a testament to Mayan culture. Its intricate carvings depict scenes from their lives, providing invaluable insights into their beliefs and traditions. Traveling across continents, we encounter the Stela of the royal scribe Ani in Egypt. This masterpiece of Egyptian art showcases the skillful craftsmanship and devotion to preserving history through artistic expression. The hieroglyphs etched onto its surface narrate tales of pharaohs and gods, offering us an extraordinary window into ancient Egyptian civilization. Continuing our journey to Honduras, we discover Stele G at Copan Ruins. Here lies King 18 Rabbit immortalized on this monumental stele—a symbol of power and authority during his reign. The intricate details carved upon it reveal stories of conquests and achievements that shaped this once-great kingdom. Venturing further eastward brings us to Sidon in Lebanon, where Greek steles adorned with traces of polychromy await discovery. These vibrant works showcase not only the Greeks' mastery over sculpting but also their penchant for adding color to bring life to these funerary markers. In Rome's sepulchral relief dating back to the 2nd century AD, we witness love eternalized on stone—a couple forever united even in death. Such Roman sepulchral reliefs serve as poignant reminders of human emotions transcending time. Traversing different eras takes us back thousands of years ago when Hiras bid farewell in his funerary stele during the 2nd century BC—an artifact that preserves memories and honors ancestors long gone.