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List of colossal sculptures in situ

A colossal statue is one that is more than twice life-size.[1] This is a list of colossal statues and other sculptures that were created, mostly or all carved, and remain in situ. This list includes two colossal stones that were intended to be moved. However, they were never broken free of the quarry in which they were carved, and therefore they would be considered carved in situ. Most of these were carved in ancient times.

The Lion Monument, an in situ sculpture in Lucerne, Switzerland

In many cases, especially in India, these sculptures were carved out of softer rocks like sandstone or volcanic tuff. However, in some cases they were carved out of harder rocks like basalt, or even granite in the case of the unfinished obelisk in Egypt. The Egyptians may have been limited to using 4.5-kilogram (10-pound) dolerite balls to chip away at the granite.[2] Dynamite was used in the carving of Mount Rushmore's Shrine of Democracy, one of the few colossal sculptures that was carved out of granite.

Africa

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Egypt

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Ethiopia

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Asia

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Afghanistan

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Armenia

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China

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India

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Main articles: List of rock-cut temples in India and Indian rock-cut architecture

Iran

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Jordan

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Lebanon

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Saudi Arabia

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Sri Lanka

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Turkey

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Americas

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Colombia

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Ecuador

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Peru

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United States

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Europe

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Bulgaria

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Czech Republic

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Greece

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Italy

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Poland

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Romania

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Switzerland

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Collins online dictionary: Colossal "2. (in figure sculpture) approximately twice life-size."; entry in the Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus® Online
  2. ^ Edwards, Dr. I.E.S.: The Pyramids of Egypt 1986/1947 p. 269-273
  3. ^ Archeology magazine Jan/Feb 2008 p. 40-45
  4. ^ The Early Ceremonial Center of Chavín de Huántar, Berger p. 130
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