Ancient Monuments

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noun an upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone

  • The ancient stela displayed intricate carvings depicting historical events.
  • Have you seen that old stela with the cool designs on it?
  • Check out that dope stela over there, it's pretty rad.
  • The stela of knowledge stood tall in the library, symbolizing the pursuit of wisdom.

noun A prehistoric monument consisting of a circle of stones or posts.

  • Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones.
  • Let's go check out that henge over there, it looks pretty cool!
  • That henge is lit, we should take some selfies there.
  • The ancient henge symbolizes the enduring mysteries of human history.