Stone Inscriptions

 Stone inscriptions

What are stone inscriptions?

The words that are inscribed on the stones are called stone inscriptions. 

Ancient writings on hard surfaces such as stone or metal are known as inscriptions. Achievements of the king, orders of the king and treaties with other states were usually inscribed on stone or metal plates. Such important texts were inscribed because inscriptions are more durable and long-lasting than manuscripts.

Stone inscriptions are pieces of evidence that can tell the story of ancient history.

Before being able to write literary writing for stone inscriptions, they first wrote with toys ‌and symbols. When they could write letters, they wrote using letters of the alphabet.

What did they write down on the stone?

They wrote stone inscriptions to engrave their donation, curse, record, etc...

After engraving, they usually named the name of the engraver or the place's name where the stone inscriptions were made, or the name of the pagoda.

Although they wrote down the history, some were modern alphabets. Most were ancient languages alphabets. So before reading stone inscriptions, we have to learn stone science.

 

Stone inscriptions are written in Pali, Thakata, Myanmar, Mon, and Rakhine. And were described as contemporary topics and background history.

Among the stone inscriptions found, the era of Pyu culture flourished 

Thayaekitta and Hanlin's periods are the earliest stone inscriptions in Myanmar.

The world heritage site of Bagan has lots of stone inscriptions, namely: wherein

WyutKyawetaw, Damayangyi, Gyupyaukgyi, Rajakuma. These are a few examples. 

729 stone inscriptions of Kyuthotaw and Rajakuma stone inscription are recognized

as world heritage sites.

Stone inscriptions are amazing cultural evidence of ancient people. 

Their culture, their temperament for donations, their living type, etc...

My opinion on stone inscriptions?

I have already learned the stone inscription of Theingathu'sdaughter at G11 Myanmar. Theingathu'sdaughter donated farms, gold, and money that she owned. After learning it, I understand 

the faith of hers and she can lavish donate.

I want to be like her. I must lavish donate as if I were a millionaire. I deem I will one day.

Let me know your opinion on stone inscriptions. Can I?

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