Nanzhao Dehua Stele, Stone monument in Taihe Village, China
The Nanzhao Dehua Stele is a stone monument carved with Classical Chinese inscriptions in Yunnan. The stone stands in a protected location and the texts remain clearly visible and readable today.
The monument was created during the Tang Dynasty and documents the history of the Nanzhao Kingdom from the 8th to 10th century. It is one of the few stones from this period that have survived to the present day.
The inscriptions show how people during the Nanzhao period wrote their language and which characters they used. By reading the texts, visitors can understand how they communicated and what mattered to them at that time.
The monument sits in a protected location surrounded by structures that shield the stone from damage. A visit works best during daylight hours when the inscriptions are clearly visible.
The stone provides direct records of how the Nanzhao Kingdom was governed and run. These inscriptions offer visitors a rare glimpse into the administrative practices of a medieval Asian civilization.
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