Why were Mayan stelae created?

Question

This is all about Mayan civilization and I'd be happy if someone'd answer

Answer 1

Stelae are stone columns which commemorated significant events: the rise of new leaders, major battles, tragedies.
Just as in ancient Rome, emperors like to build monuments to themselves, ancient Mayan rulers built monuments.

They also had a religious purpose. Many stelae depict the Gods and Goddesses the Mayans worshiped.

Pictures of Stelae:
http://webpages.charter.net/urbanlee/stelae.html
http://www.mayancollection.com/rubbings/index.html
http://www.misericordia.edu/users/davies/maya/copan.htm

Answer 2

Mayan Stelae