Nestorian Stele, Nestorian Stele in China
The Nestorian Stele, also known as the Xi'an Stele, is monumental piece of stone engraved with text.
Created in 781, this stele commemorates the propagation of Christianity in China during the Tang Dynasty.
It is a major Christian artifact that underscores the intermingling of cultures in Medieval China.
You can visit the monument at the Beilin Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
Its text contains Chinese characters, Syriac script and illustrations depicting life in Tang China.
Inception: 781
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