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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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| − | [[File:Monumento a la Madre Merida enero 2012.jpg|center|440px|Mother's monument in | + | [[File:Monumento a la Madre Merida enero 2012.jpg|center|440px|Mother's monument in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.]] |
| − | Mother's monument in | + | Mother's monument in Mérida, [[Yucatán]], [[Mexico]]. |
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| + | Estela de Luz in [[Mexico City]]. | ||
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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, Obelisks, Triumphal arches, Memorials structures, Mausoleums and Columns. Certain mills, churches and chapels could also be included.
Mother's monument in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
Estela de Luz in Mexico City.