Inscriptions are generally done on stone. The limitations are the size of the stone or writing area. If they are too large, they cannot be moved.
The Temple of Inscriptions is made of stone.I found this out on http://mayaruins.com/palenque/a1_223.html where there is pictures and more information.
It served as propaganda, displaying the might of Lord Pacal and gods.
Recorded Chinese history began with the Shang Dynasty, which is generally dated to around 1600 BCE. The earliest known written records from this period are inscriptions on oracle bones, used for divination, dating back to approximately 1200 BCE. These inscriptions provide valuable insights into the culture, religion, and politics of early Chinese civilization.
Dutugemunu's youth is briefly discussed leaving out much of the folk tradition in Kotmale area but the author brings to our attention two cave inscriptions which are considered references to Dutugemunu's wife, Ran- etana of tradition. The inscriptions refer to 'Rajika'(Ven.Medhankara)and to 'Kati" (Paranavitana). These are nothing but surmises which could arouse curiosity more than support the tradition. copy from island.lk
The first group of people known to sometimes write messages on bronze jars and cups were the ancient Chinese. During the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE), inscriptions on bronze vessels were used for various purposes, including religious rituals and record-keeping. These inscriptions often reflected the status and achievements of the individual or family associated with the vessel.
Govind Swamirao Gai has written: 'Some select inscriptions' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Indic Inscriptions, Inscriptions, Indic, Inscriptions, Sanskrit, Sanskrit Inscriptions 'Inscriptions of the early Kadambas' -- subject(s): Sources, History, Kadamba (Indic people), Inscriptions
Ziyaud-Din A. Desai has written: 'Arabic, Persian and Urdu inscriptions of West India' -- subject(s): Arabic Inscriptions, Bibliography, Catalogs, History, Inscriptions, Inscriptions, Arabic, Inscriptions, Persian, Inscriptions, Urdu, Persian Inscriptions, Sources, Urdu Inscriptions 'Indo-Islamic architecture' -- subject(s): Architecture, Islamic, Architecture, Mogul, Islamic Architecture, Mogul Architecture 'A quest for truth' -- subject(s): Arabic Inscriptions, History, Inscriptions, Arabic, Inscriptions, Persian, Persian Inscriptions, Sources 'Centres of Islamic learning in India' -- subject(s): Islamic education
G. C. Susini has written: 'Epigraphica dilapidata' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Roman, Inscriptions, Latin, Latin Inscriptions, Roman Antiquities, Romans 'Il lapidario' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Catalogs, Greek Inscriptions, Inscriptions, Greek, Inscriptions, Latin, Latin Inscriptions 'Epigrafia romana' -- subject(s): Inscriptions, Latin, Latin Inscriptions
The ISBN of Miscellaneous Babylonian Inscriptions is 978-1148598970.
Cecilia Ricci has written: 'Qui non riposa' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Funeral rites and ceremonies, Greek Inscriptions, Inscriptions, Greek, Inscriptions, Latin, Latin Inscriptions, Sepulchral monuments
Fredrick Victor Winnett has written: 'Safaitic inscriptions from Jordan' -- subject(s): Arabic Inscriptions, Inscriptions, Arabic
The Temple of the Inscriptions is located in the ancient Mayan city of Palenque in Mexico. It is known for its intricate inscriptions inside the tomb of the Mayan ruler Pakal.
Miscellaneous Babylonian Inscriptions was created in 1918-08.
Miscellaneous Babylonian Inscriptions has 177 pages.
Qeyamuddin Ahmad has written: 'The Wahabi movement in India' 'Patna Through the Ages ; Glimpses of History, Society and Economy' 'Corpus of Arabic & Persian inscriptions of Bihar (A.H. 640-1200)' -- subject(s): Inscriptions, Arabic, Inscriptions, Persian, Arabic Inscriptions, Persian Inscriptions
John Purnell Frazier has written: 'Cemetery inscriptions in southwest Arkansas' -- subject(s): Cemeteries, Genealogy, Inscriptions, Registers of births 'Cemetery inscriptions of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana' -- subject(s): Cemeteries, Genealogy, Inscriptions, Registers of births 'Tombstone inscriptions of northwest Louisiana cemeteries' -- subject(s): Cemeteries, Genealogy, Inscriptions, Registers of births
William Tabbernee has written: 'Montanist inscriptions and testimonia' -- subject(s): Christian inscriptions, History, Inscriptions, Christian, Montanism, Sources