What was the function of the monolithic stelae erected at the Ethiopian site of Aksum?

A. They marked an area used for celestial observation and agricultural ritual.
B. They were political propaganda meant to remind the people of the rulers' good deeds.
C. They documented Aksumite history through carved narrative reliefs.
D. They served as commemorative markers among tombs and burial sites of the elite.


Answer: D

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