Abstract: Stele inscriptions,as an important part of the unearthed literature,have unique function and important research value.Reliable,with extensive content and examinable time and space,stele inscriptions are very abundant in China,offering firsthand information for the multidisciplinary research.Although considerable achievements have been made in the classification and research of stele inscriptions,the materials are primitive and scattered,lacking comprehensive collection,classification,systematic and scientific research and theoretic support.Faced with these problems,we should pay more efforts to strengthen the discipline construction and deepen the classification and research of stele inscriptions.

Key words: literature of stele inscriptions, value, classification and research, review, prospect