Pictured are multiple stone stela in the third courtyard of the Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam. A stela is an upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design. In 1484, the Emperor Lê Thánh Tông erected 116 steles of carved blue stone turtles with elaborate motifs to honor talent and encourage study. The turtle is a symbol of longevity and wisdom and is one of the nation`s four holy creatures

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