Definitions for "Stelae"
Carved monuments often found at archeological sites. Many contain tzolkin/haab and Long Count dates. These were called te-Štuns (tree stones) by the Classic Maya. Indicates the use of the Tikal haab.
a carved rock figure, usually of a king or chief, and decorated with dates, history and always completely covered with carving
a stone slab that contains inscriptions or carvings and serves a commemorative purpose