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Stele Collection

"Exploring the World of Steles: From Ancient Burials to Cultural Artifacts" Steles, ancient stone monuments that have stood the test of time

Background imageStele Collection: Memorial stele at Pegasus bridge, site of the first liberation, 6th June 1944

Memorial stele at Pegasus bridge, site of the first liberation, 6th June 1944, Normandy, France, Europe

Background imageStele Collection: Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. E

Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. E
Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. Limestone. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. C. 1400-1365 BC. Origin unknown. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageStele Collection: Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC)

Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC)
Greek art. Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC). Marble relief depicting a warrior sitting sad and meditating on the stern of a ship. Beside him, his helmet and shield

Background imageStele Collection: PERU: CHAVIN STELE. Drawing of the Raimondi stele, portraying a chieftain wearing

PERU: CHAVIN STELE. Drawing of the Raimondi stele, portraying a chieftain wearing an elaborate crown. Chavin culture of ancient Peru, 9th to 2nd century B.C

Background imageStele Collection: Monolithic stele from Tiwanaku, La Paz, Bolivia

Monolithic stele from Tiwanaku, La Paz, Bolivia
Impressive monolithic stele from Tiwanaku (sometimes Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu) - a important Pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia

Background imageStele Collection: Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church

Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887
NESTORIAN STELE, c780 A.D. Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887

Background imageStele Collection: Bali, Indonesia - Kerambitan - Buddhist stele

Bali, Indonesia - Kerambitan - Buddhist stele Date: circa 1920

Background imageStele Collection: The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia

The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843

Background imageStele Collection: Axum, Ethiopia, East Africa - Monolithic Stele - 1st century

Axum, Ethiopia, East Africa - Monolithic Stele - 1st century. These tall, carved obelisks, relics of the ancient Kingdom of Aksum - they are markers for the Royal Tombs. Date: 1910s

Background imageStele Collection: Grave Relief Of Krito And Timarista, Archaeological Museum, Old Town, Rhodes, Dodecanese

Grave Relief Of Krito And Timarista, Archaeological Museum, Old Town, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageStele Collection: Postcard commemorating the 67 Infantry Regiment Brigade Palermo

Postcard commemorating the 67 Infantry Regiment Brigade Palermo Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Background imageStele Collection: Wall paintings in the tomb of the functionary Nakht; in the center of the wall is a representation

Wall paintings in the tomb of the functionary Nakht; in the center of the wall is a representation of a false-door stele in which the deceased and his wife are visible with eight male

Background imageStele Collection: Fragment of a greek stele probably dating to the 5th century b.C

Fragment of a greek stele probably dating to the 5th century b.C. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Background imageStele Collection: Farmhouse, converted as a restaurant on a country road. In the foreground

Farmhouse, converted as a restaurant on a country road. In the foreground, a stele is set against a perimeter wall France Gravelotte - St. Hubert. Date of Photograph:1907

Background imageStele Collection: An egyptian papyrus, in the British Museum in London

An egyptian papyrus, in the British Museum in London Papyrus Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:-3000 a.C./ 30 d.C

Background imageStele Collection: Tomb of the horseman Rajput, of the Hindu soldier caste, former sovereign of west India, Rajasthan

Tomb of the horseman Rajput, of the Hindu soldier caste, former sovereign of west India, Rajasthan India Rajasthan. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageStele Collection: The Cemetery of the monks in the large cloister of the Certosa di San Lorenzo in Padula

The Cemetery of the monks in the large cloister of the Certosa di San Lorenzo in Padula. A gravestone with a sculpted cross is in the center of the cemetery Padula Certosa di San Lorenzo

Background imageStele Collection: Painted marble slab depicting a devout Buddhist in meditation, India

Painted marble slab depicting a devout Buddhist in meditation, India India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageStele Collection: Kobe. Abandoned cemetery in the woods of the hills above Kobe

Kobe. Abandoned cemetery in the woods of the hills above Kobe Japan. Date of Photograph:1974

Background imageStele Collection: Tula: a stele carved at the entrance of the ruins

Tula: a stele carved at the entrance of the ruins Mexico Tula. Date of Photograph:1968

Background imageStele Collection: Tomb of Matteo Ricci and other Jesuits arrived in China, 2005, Beijing (Peking), China

Tomb of Matteo Ricci and other Jesuits arrived in China, 2005, Beijing (Peking), China China Beijing - Peking Monumental Tomb China, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:2005

Background imageStele Collection: The stele of Axum

The stele of Axum Ethiopia Axum Stele African Art, Africa, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1964. Date of Artwork:I-IV sec

Background imageStele Collection: The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague

The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague Czech Republic Prague. Date of Photograph:1991

Background imageStele Collection: Fragment of an Egyptian stele portraying a bidder. The Archaeologcal Museum in Florence

Fragment of an Egyptian stele portraying a bidder. The Archaeologcal Museum in Florence. Florence The Archaeological Museum Stele Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Background imageStele Collection: The room in which the mosaics of the pugilists were kept in the Lateran Museum, Lateran Palace, Rome

The room in which the mosaics of the pugilists were kept in the Lateran Museum, Lateran Palace, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums

Background imageStele Collection: Stele or Cippo from Niger Lapis written in archaic Latin, Roman work of the VI sec.a.C. Roman Forum

Stele or Cippo from Niger Lapis written in archaic Latin, Roman work of the VI sec.a.C. Roman Forum Rome. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageStele Collection: Greek Stele with the text of the fragmentary text of the agreement that took place in the V

Greek Stele with the text of the fragmentary text of the agreement that took place in the V century B.C. between Athena and Samo

Background imageStele Collection: The picture portrays a funerary stele coming from Orchomeno. Work preserved in the National Museum

The picture portrays a funerary stele coming from Orchomeno. Work preserved in the National Museum of Athens. Greece Athens, National Museum Stele Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Background imageStele Collection: Punic steles from Sulcis, now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari

Punic steles from Sulcis, now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari Sassari National Museum Stele Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1938 ca.. Date of Artwork:IV sec

Background imageStele Collection: View of the port of Messina. The statue of the Madonna della Lettera, standing on a column

View of the port of Messina. The statue of the Madonna della Lettera, standing on a column, can be seen in the foreground Messina. Date of Photograph:1962

Background imageStele Collection: Terrace on the coast of the city of Brindisi, on which two Roman colums rise

Terrace on the coast of the city of Brindisi, on which two Roman colums rise, signaling the end of the Appian Way. Brindisi Column Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imageStele Collection: Tomb of Murad Reis, Suleiman the Magnificent's admiral, in Rhodes

Tomb of Murad Reis, Suleiman the Magnificent's admiral, in Rhodes Greece Rhodes, Turkish Cemetery Tomb Islamic Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1936

Background imageStele Collection: Votive stelae erected by the Athenians near the Sanctuary at Delphi after the victory at Marathon

Votive stelae erected by the Athenians near the Sanctuary at Delphi after the victory at Marathon over the Persians Greece Delphi Sanctuary, Stele Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Background imageStele Collection: Frieze, architrave and Phoenician inscriptions from Byblos and Sidone

Frieze, architrave and Phoenician inscriptions from Byblos and Sidone, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Architectural Element, Frieze Phoenician Civilization, Europe

Background imageStele Collection: A room in the Etruscan section of the Museo Archeologico, Florence

A room in the Etruscan section of the Museo Archeologico, Florence Florence Museo Archeologico, Etruscan section. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageStele Collection: A room in the Egyptian Section of the Museo Archeologico in Florence, Tuscany

A room in the Egyptian Section of the Museo Archeologico in Florence, Tuscany Florence Museo Archeologico, Egyptian Section. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageStele Collection: The Drosten Stone, Pictish Cross-Slab from St. Vigeans, c850

The Drosten Stone, Pictish Cross-Slab from St. Vigeans, c850. A carved Pictish stone of the 9th century at St Vigeans, near Arbroath, Scotland

Background imageStele Collection: Interior of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Vienna, Austria, Central Europe

Interior of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Vienna, Austria, Central Europe

Background imageStele Collection: Armenia, Lake Seven, Khachkars at Noratus cemetery

Armenia, Lake Seven, Khachkars at Noratus cemetery

Background imageStele Collection: Khachkars in the the historical cemetery of Noratus near Lake Sevan, Armenia

Khachkars in the the historical cemetery of Noratus near Lake Sevan, Armenia

Background imageStele Collection: Stele near Sevanavank monastery, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik province, Armenia

Stele near Sevanavank monastery, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik province, Armenia

Background imageStele Collection: The Restoration of Bettie Page - 01-04-20

The Restoration of Bettie Page - 01-04-20
Corné Akkers

Background imageStele Collection: Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Andromeda

Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Andromeda
Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Italian astronomer and humanist. Constellation of Andromeda. De le stelle fisse (The sphere of the world and The fixed stars). Edited in Venice in 1540

Background imageStele Collection: Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578)

Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Italian astronomer and humanist. Draco constellation. De le Stelle Fisse (The sphere of the world and The fixed stars). Edited in Venice in 1540. Engraving, 1559

Background imageStele Collection: 5th Century BC Amphotto Art Athens Boetian Limestone

5th Century BC Amphotto Art Athens Boetian Limestone
5th, century, BC, Amphotto, Art, Athens, boetian, limestone, Classical, era, curly, hair, dead, death, deceased, flower, fruit, funerary, grave, stele, Gravestone, Greece, greek, holding, long

Background imageStele Collection: Greek art. Grave relief of Mnesarete. About 380 BC. Glyptoth

Greek art. Grave relief of Mnesarete. About 380 BC. Glyptoth
Greek art. Grave relief of Mnesarete. About 380 BC. The dead woman is seated in front of a sorrowing girl. The name is recorded on the pediment Mnesarete (daughter) of Socrates. Glyptothek. Munich

Background imageStele Collection: Roman tombstone with Christian iconography. Representation w

Roman tombstone with Christian iconography. Representation w
Early Christian Art. Italy. Early Christians. Roman tombstone with Christian iconography. Representation woman with a Chi Roho and a dove with olive branch (symbol of the soul of the dead)

Background imageStele Collection: Early Christians. Roman tombstone with Christian iconography

Early Christians. Roman tombstone with Christian iconography
Early Christian Art. Italy. Early Christians. Roman tombstone with Christian iconography. The deceased along with a dove and olive branch (symbol of the soul of the dead)



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"Exploring the World of Steles: From Ancient Burials to Cultural Artifacts" Steles, ancient stone monuments that have stood the test of time, offer a fascinating glimpse into various civilizations and their rich histories. One such example is the Funerary stele of Democleides from the 4th century BC, which serves as a poignant reminder of how our ancestors honored their departed loved ones. Traveling across continents, we come across the CHAVIN STELE in Peru. The intricate drawings on this monolithic structure depict a chieftain wearing elaborate attire, giving us insights into the societal hierarchy and cultural practices prevalent during that era. Heading further south to Bolivia, we encounter a monolithic stele from Tiwanaku. This impressive piece showcases remarkable craftsmanship and symbolizes the artistic prowess of its creators. Moving eastwards to China, we stumble upon an intriguing Nestorian tablet near Singan. Dating back to ancient times when Christianity flourished in Asia, this wooden engraving tells tales of religious diversity and coexistence. Venturing towards Bali in Indonesia brings us face-to-face with a Buddhist stele found in Kerambitan. Its presence highlights not only Buddhism's influence but also showcases how different belief systems intertwine within societies. Shifting gears to more recent history takes us to Pegasus bridge in France. Here stands a memorial stele commemorating the first liberation on June 6th, 1944 - an enduring tribute honoring those who fought for freedom during World War II. Stepping away from historical contexts for a moment leads us to "The Restoration of Bettie Page. " This modern-day artwork pays homage to iconic figures like Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578) through his captivating portrayal of Andromeda on another stele. Returning back in time brings us closer to Alessandro Piccolomini himself – an influential figure whose legacy lives on through his remarkable works.