Influence Of Stelae In Rome
From the 1st dynasty onward until Roman times, a considerable change in the shapes of stelae, their decoration and the types of inscriptions took place. As tombstones, they were originally erected outside the tombs, to mark the offering place and to name the tomb owner, while in temples and shrines, they were set up by individuals to worship the gods or to commemorate special events, such as successful expeditions or victories. In addition to their funerary and votive uses, stelae were also used as boundary markers for fields, estates, administrative districts or even countries.