stelae

Meanings

• noun

  A tall, flat stone slab, often inscribed with text or pictures, used as a memorial or to commemorate an event or person.

  - "The ancient Egyptians erected stelae in honor of their pharaohs."
  - "The archaeologist discovered a beautifully decorated stelae in the ruins of the temple."

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Synonyms

stele

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Variants

List of all variants of stelae that leads to same result
stela , stelae , stelai , stele , steles

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Etymology

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From Greek stelē, 'column, pillar'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known stelae is the Memorial to the Condemned, which stands at over 32 meters (105 feet) tall.

2. Stelae were often decorated with intricate carvings and hieroglyphics, making them works of art as well as memorials.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stele: An alternative spelling of stelae. Both terms refer to the same thing.

2. Obelisk: A tall, narrow, four-sided pillar with a pyramid-shaped top, often used as a monument or memorial. Obelisks are a type of stelae.

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Culture

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Stelae have been used since ancient times as tombstones, commemorative monuments, and markers for graves or borders. They have been found in various civilizations, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China.

How to Memorize "stelae"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, flat stone slab inscribed with text or pictures. Visualize it being used as a memorial or commemorative monument.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word stelae with memorials, commemorations, and tombstones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that stelae are tall, flat stones used as memorials or markers.

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