what is maya stelae?
Monuments that were fashioned by the Maya civilization
Maya stelae
Maya stelae (singular stela) are monuments that were fashioned by the Maya civilization of ancient Mesoamerica.
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Maya stelae [SEP] Introduction
Maya stelae (singular stela) are monuments that were fashioned by the Maya civilization of ancient Mesoamerica. They consist of tall, sculpted stone shafts and are often associated with low circular stones referred to as altars, although their actual function is uncertain. Many stelae were sculpted in low relief, although plain monuments are found throughout the Maya region. The sculpting of these monuments spread throughout the Maya area during the Classic Period (250–900 AD), and these pairings of sculpted stelae and circular altars are considered a hallmark of Classic Maya civilization. The earliest dated stela to have been found "in situ" in the Maya lowlands was recovered from the great city of Tikal in Guatemala.