Nestorian Stele

The Nestorian Stele is a stone monument erected in 781 AD in China that commemorates the presence of Nestorian Christianity, a branch of Eastern Christianity, during the Tang Dynasty. It contains inscriptions in both Chinese and Syriac, detailing the history and teachings of the Nestorian Church, which spread along the Silk Road. The stele highlights the cultural exchange between East and West and signifies the early spread of Christianity in China. Discovered in the 17th century, it serves as an important artifact for understanding the interaction between different religions and cultures throughout history.