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| − | A '''monument''' is an structure created to commemorate a person or an important event of historic value or cultural heritage or as a focus for memory of something. The word comes from the [[Latin]] "monere," which means "to remind". Main types of monuments are: Statues, [[Obelisk]]s, Triumphal arches, Memorials structures, Mausoleums and Columns. | + | A '''monument''' is an structure created to commemorate a person or an important event of historic value or cultural heritage or as a focus for memory of something. The word comes from the [[Latin]] "monere," which means "to remind". Main types of monuments are: Statues, [[Obelisk]]s, Triumphal arches, Memorials structures, Mausoleums and Columns. Certain mills, churches and chapels could also be included. |
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Revision as of 19:22, February 21, 2012
A monument is an structure created to commemorate a person or an important event of historic value or cultural heritage or as a focus for memory of something. The word comes from the Latin "monere," which means "to remind". Main types of monuments are: Statues, Obelisks, Triumphal arches, Memorials structures, Mausoleums and Columns. Certain mills, churches and chapels could also be included.
Mother's monument in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.